Paint River at Crystal Falls
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Iron County, Michigan on the Paint River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04061500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
9.5 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
7,391 cfs
Minor Flood
7 ft
5,657 cfs
Action Stage
5.5 ft
3,490 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Parking lot of roadside park upstream of M-69 begins to flood
7 ft
5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated.
5.5 ft
3500 - cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage
5 ft
At 5 feet the lowest portions of the Robert Olson Walking Trail begin to flood
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 24, 1960 | 9.82 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1960 | 9.82 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 9.53 ft | 10,490 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 9.53 ft | 10,490 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1953 | 9.45 ft | 10,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paint River at Crystal Falls?
The Paint River at Crystal Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04061500) 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 Paint River at Crystal Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paint River at Crystal Falls is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paint River rises?
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Where is the Paint River at Crystal Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Iron County, Michigan at coordinates 46.1058°N, 88.3347°W. USGS site number: 04061500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Wisconsin Public Service, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.