RIVER GAUGE · MENOMINEE RIVER
Menominee River near Florence
Florence County, Wisconsin
Water level3.14 ft
Flow760 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8.5 ft7,610 cfs
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Menominee River
UpstreamBrule River near Commonwealth
DownstreamMenominee River at Twin Falls
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