Major Flood
13 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
9 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Several homes along Runbers Road surrounded by several feet of water. Flooding also occurs on B&B Lane. This stage compares to a record flow of around 11700 CFS at the Brule Dam set in 1953.
12 ft
Floodwaters affect homes along Runbers road in Florence County. This stage compares to a flow rate of 10600 cubic feet per second at the Brule Dam. At 9100 cfs, floodwaters affect a seasonal home on a private drive off Runbers Road.
10 ft
Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
9 ft
Flooding is confined to lowland and wooded land.
8.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 1953 | 13.81 ft | 18,800 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1916 | 13 ft | 16,700 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 12.21 ft | 15,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLOW3
River
Menominee River
County
Florence, WI
Coordinates
45.9514°N, 88.1892°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Menominee River near Florence?
The Menominee River near Florence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04063000) 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 Menominee River near Florence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Menominee River near Florence is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Menominee River rises?
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Where is the Menominee River near Florence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Florence County, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.9514°N, 88.1892°W. USGS site number: 04063000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.
- 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.