Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Water is flowing over the bridge on Forest Highway 5250
12 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Forest Highway 5250 and backwater effects begin to occur. The bridge may be unsafe to cross at higher river levels
11 ft
Water begins to impact low lying areas near the bridge on Interior Road...also known as Forest Highway 5250
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 10.9 ft | 1,780 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 10.6 ft | 1,900 cfs |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 10.41 ft | 1,630 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PAUM4
River
Middle Branch Ontonagon River
County
Ontonagon, MI
Coordinates
46.3569°N, 89.0767°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Branch Ontonagon River at Paulding?
The Middle Branch Ontonagon River at Paulding gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04033000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Middle Branch Ontonagon River at Paulding?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Branch Ontonagon River at Paulding is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Branch Ontonagon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Middle Branch Ontonagon River at Paulding to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Middle Branch Ontonagon River at Paulding gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ontonagon County, Michigan at coordinates 46.3569°N, 89.0767°W. USGS site number: 04033000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey