Brule HUC8 04030106
A 2,725 km² sub-basin of the Great Lakes region in MI, WI. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
64
Moderate
Drought index
208
Severe
Area in D2+
45.36%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
25%
of 4 reporting
Median flow
91%
p40 of record
Water assets
587
0 springs · 41 wells
USGS gauges (5)
- BRULE RIVER AT US HIGHWAY 2 NEAR FLORENCE, WI04060993180 cfsp10 · much below normal
- IRON RIVER AT CASPIAN, MI0406050055 cfsp37 · normal
- BRULE RIVER NEAR COMMONWEALTH, WI04062011432 cfsp43 · normal
- PAINT RIVER NEAR ALPHA, MI04062000210 cfsp68 · normal
- PAINT RIVER AT CRYSTAL FALLS, MI04061500367 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 208 | 45.36 | 1/4 | p40 |
Top water assets
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