Gauge Description:
*Gauge cited is 'virtual gauge' based on a USGS gauge located far upstream. Drainage area at this put-in location is about four times (actually 3.89x) the drainage area at the gauge. It should be obvious that actual flow in this reach will not 100% correlate with this virtual gauge (due to time lag and various other factors). The virtual gauge should, however, be reasonably reliable as an indicator of likely runnability for this reach.
It is a good idea to go to the 565 bridge for a good visual check on the water level and difficulty. If the bridge rapid looks good to you, go for it!
Since the reach consists of 'pools' and generally constricted drops, it may be possible to paddle most of the reach (and some of the drops) at flows below the 'minimum'.
Indicated 'minimum' flow indicates likely runnablity of most of the drops.
'Maximum' indicates a level at which the rapids above and below CR565 may become a bit scary for many boaters. (Others may enjoy the big-water challenge.)
Note: Be aware that indication of a 'runnable' level does not mean that the river is necessarily runnable. In winter, readings may be 'ice affected', and/or sections of the river may be impassable due to ice.
Based on statistical analysis of historical data, the following list shows months in decending order of the liklihood of this reach being runnable. In parenthesis are the percentage, and the average number of days in the month it is runnable.
May (44%, 14), April (31%, 9), June (18%, 5), November (12%, 4), October (9%, 3), March (8%, 2). Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
|
Escanaba, M.Br. Lower
|
|
virtual-10534 |
225 - 800 cfs
|
I-II(III) |
01h26m |
~ 58.35
cfs
(rc= -0.5 ) |
Likely too low for anything but grunge. |
Virtual gauge attempts to project flows based on gauge way upstream. Actual flow and boatability for this reach must be confirmed by on-site inspection.
|
| Range | Water Level | Difficulty | Comment |
|---|
|
0 - 100
cfs |
extremely Low-somewhat Low |
I-II(III) |
Likely too low for anything but grunge. |
|
100 - 225
cfs |
somewhat Low-barely Low |
I-II(III) |
Likely ELF (Extreme Low Flow) run. Mostly too boney for anything but boat/paddle abuse. |
|
225 - 400
cfs |
barely runnable-med runnable |
II-IV |
Likely low-to-moderate flows. (Unconfirmed. We need your input. Add a comment or report regarding best flows.) |
|
400 - 600
cfs |
barely runnable-high runnable |
II-IV |
Likely moderate ('optimum'?) flows. (Unconfirmed. We need your input. Add a comment or report regarding best flows.) |
|
600 - 800
cfs |
barely runnable-high runnable |
II-IV+ |
Likely getting big and gnarly. (Unconfirmed. We need your input. Add a comment or report regarding best flows.) |
|
800 -1000
cfs |
somewhat High-somewhat High |
II-IV+ |
Undoubtedly big and pushy. Scout drops carefully. Caution is urged. |
|
1000 -3000
cfs |
somewhat High-extremely High |
III-IV |
Unusually (outrageously) high flows. Utmost caution is urged. |
|
Report - Reports of Escanaba, M.Br. B) 1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565 (1.6 miles) and related gauges
Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.
Reports
