Chocolay River near Harvey
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Marquette County, Michigan on the Chocolay River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HRVM4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
1,960 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the M-28 bridge
13.5 ft
Green Garden Road may be closed. Mangum Road will be covered in water and may be closed. Flood waters reach the April 1985 high water mark
12 ft
Homes in low-lying areas along Riverside Road and homes in the 200 block of Timber Lane will be inundated. Backwater effects near the mouth of the river may impact homes on Motel Drive
11.5 ft
The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed. Homes along Timber Lane...and some along Riverside Road...will experience extensive flooding
10 ft
Water inundates the entire parking lot at the M-28 bridge...and the fishing pier begins to be submerged. Water inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside Road downstream of the river gauge site
9 ft
Water begins to inundate the parking lot where M-28 crosses the Chocolay River...as well as low lying areas along Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1985 | 13.5 ft | 5,400 cfs |
| Apr 19, 1985 | 13.5 ft | 5,400 cfs |
| May 12, 2006 | 11.7 ft | — |
| May 12, 2006 | 11.7 ft | — |
| Nov 6, 1988 | 11.05 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
HRVM4
River
Chocolay River
County
Marquette, MI
Coordinates
46.4892°N, 87.3311°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chocolay River near Harvey?
The Chocolay River near Harvey gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Chocolay River near Harvey?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chocolay River near Harvey is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chocolay River rises?
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Where is the Chocolay River near Harvey gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marquette County, Michigan at coordinates 46.4892°N, 87.3311°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Volunteer Cooperative Observer
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.