RIVER GAUGE · BLACK RIVER
Black River near Bessemer
Gogebic County, Michigan
Water level1.91 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft5,071 cfs
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Water innundates the bridge on Hedbery Road and portions of Black River Road in the vicinity
- 12 ft
Water reaches the bottom of Hedberg Road Bridge
- 10 ft
Which is flood stage...water impacts low lying areas of properties along Black River Road and Hedberg Road
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1960 | 14.27 ft | 14,800 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 13.54 ft | 12,640 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 12.23 ft | 9,460 cfs |
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