Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.26 ft
The river is at the high water mark set in May of 1960. No known significant flooding impacts are known for river heights at or below this stage
9.5 ft
The river exceeds bankfull stage
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 1960 | 10.26 ft | 6,990 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1985 | 10.07 ft | 6,700 cfs |
| May 3, 1972 | 9.96 ft | 6,540 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TAPM4
River
Tahquamenon River
County
Luce, MI
Coordinates
46.5750°N, 85.2694°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tahquamenon River near Paradise?
The Tahquamenon River near Paradise gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04045500) 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 Tahquamenon River near Paradise?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tahquamenon River near Paradise is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tahquamenon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tahquamenon River near Paradise 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 Tahquamenon River near Paradise gauge located?
The gauge is located in Luce County, Michigan at coordinates 46.5750°N, 85.2694°W. USGS site number: 04045500. 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