Paint River Water Level
Live gauge height for Paint River, measured at USGS station PAINT RIVER NEAR ALPHA, MI (5.0 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
3.16 ft
Updated 33 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
210 cfs
Boat Ramps on Paint River (5)
- Paint River Bridge — Crystal Falls, Michigan
- Ericksons Landing Boat Launch — Crystal Falls Township, Michigan
- Paint River Boat Ramp — Mastodon Township, Michigan
- Lincoln Park — Crystal Falls, Michigan
- Paint River Boat Ramp — Town of Florence, Wisconsin
- Paint River Boat Launch — Mastodon Township, Michigan
Paint River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Paint River today?
The USGS gauge for Paint River (PAINT RIVER NEAR ALPHA, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 3.16 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Paint River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Paint River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Paint River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04062000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.