RIVER GAUGE · IRON RIVER
Iron River at Caspian
Iron County, Michigan
Water level4.01 ft
Flow64 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
At this stage water is flowing over the County Road 424 bridge.
- 13 ft
In addition to Baker Avenue and Jobe Street...water levels may inundate East River Street...South Brule Avenue...and Brady Avenue.
- 12 ft
Backwater effects from the County Road 424 bridge begin.
- 11 ft
Water may approach Baker Avenue and Jobe Street.
- 6.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the natural river banks...but no flooding is occurring.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1953 | 10.2 ft | 1,430 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 9.52 ft | 962 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1960 | 9.24 ft | 1,040 cfs |
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