Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
SILVER RIVER NEAR L'ANSE, MI
usgs-04043150	180 - 650 cfs	II(III)	02h02m	75.2 cfs (too low)
	Almost certainly too low for enjoyable whitewater experience.
Gauge (64.7 sq.mi. drainage) is downstream of the take-out, but should be very accurate for flows in this lower reach.
Range Water Level Difficulty Comment 0 - 150 cfs extremely Low-somewhat Low II(III) Almost certainly too low for enjoyable whitewater experience. 150 - 180 cfs somewhat Low-barely Low II-III(IV) Very marginal/minimal flows. Bump-and-scrape for most drops. "E.L.F." (Extreme Low Flow) run may be possible. 180 - 250 cfs barely runnable-med runnable II-III(IV) Low-to-moderate flows. Some areas will be a scrape, but not a bad trip overall. 250 - 500 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable III-IV(V) Moderate flows. Recommended for teams of well-experienced whitewater boaters. 500 - 650 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable III-IV(V) High flows. Very big and pushy. Experts only! 650 - 800 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High IV-V+ Unusually high flows. Seriously big and pushy. Extreme caution recommended for any who opt to run. 800 -9999 cfs somewhat High-extremely High IV-V+ Epic high flows. Expect a portage fest. Extreme caution urged.