Trap Rock River near Lake Linden
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Houghton County, Michigan on the Trap Rock River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04043050, 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
13.5 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Water begins to impact homes near the bridge on Angman Road. In addition to Cemetery and Angman Roads...sections of Trap Rock Valley and Kiilunen Roads may be impacted
10.5 ft
Low lying sections of Cemetery and Angman Roads become inundated. Minor flooding of residential property near the bridge on Angman Road begins...but no homes are known to be impacted at this level
9.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Cemetery Road creating backwater effects at and upstream of the gauging station
8.5 ft
Water begins to spill out of banks into low lying areas, but there are no impacts to area structures or bridges.
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 8, 2014 | 10.82 ft | 1,130 cfs |
| May 8, 2014 | 10.82 ft | 1,130 cfs |
| May 9, 1979 | 10.72 ft | 1,590 cfs |
| May 9, 1979 | 10.72 ft | 1,590 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 10.56 ft | 1,070 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TRRM4
River
Trap Rock River
County
Houghton, MI
Coordinates
47.2286°N, 88.3856°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trap Rock River near Lake Linden?
The Trap Rock River near Lake Linden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04043050) 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 Trap Rock River near Lake Linden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trap Rock River near Lake Linden is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Trap Rock River rises?
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Where is the Trap Rock River near Lake Linden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Houghton County, Michigan at coordinates 47.2286°N, 88.3856°W. USGS site number: 04043050. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- 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.