Major Flood
18.5 ft
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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
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
This stage compares to a record flow rate of 25800 cubic feet per second at Chalk Hill Dam set in 1960 and White Rapids Dam also set in 1960.
16.8 ft
Floodwaters may be affecting homes in the Miscauno Island area. Water is covering Pike River Road, Beach Road and the River Road boat landing east of Wausaukee. This stage compares to a flow rate of around 24000 cubic feet per second at both Chalk Hill Dam and White Rapids Dam.
16 ft
Flooding affects mainly lowland and forested land adjacent to the river.
15 ft
Floodwaters are mainly confined to lowland. Water approaches a few homes along River Road near Miscauno Island. There may be an ice jam during the winter months downstream of the Pemene Falls.
13.5 ft
Minor flooding is occuring in wooded lowland.
12 ft
There is minor flooding of wooded lowland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 1985 | 18.94 ft | — |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16.95 ft | 26,919 cfs |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 16.21 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PBIW3
River
Menominee River
County
Marinette, WI
Coordinates
45.5794°N, 87.7869°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Menominee River near Pembine?
The Menominee River near Pembine gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04066003) 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 Pembine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Menominee River near Pembine is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Menominee River rises?
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Where is the Menominee River near Pembine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.5794°N, 87.7869°W. USGS site number: 04066003. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.