Station Name: ESCANABA RIVER AT CORNELL, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 758 feet

Nearest Address:
9999 CR-519
Cornell, MI 49818
Delta County

GPS Coordinates: 45.90891667, -87.2135278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:56 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water floods low lying areas along the river. This may include...parts of the Flowing Well Campground downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch upstream of the gauge site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 04/18/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 15 at 8:04PM EDT until April 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:04 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 3:55PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:55 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:03PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:03 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water floods low lying areas along the river. This may include...parts of the Flowing Well Campground downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch upstream of the gauge site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 04/26/1996. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at 315 PM EDT /215 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:47PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Marinette, Florence and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near Koss affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 05/09/1960. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 400 AM CDT.