RIVER GAUGE · PERE MARQUETTE RIVER
Pere Marquette River near Scottville
Mason County, Michigan
Water level0.99 ft
Flow448 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft1,666 cfs
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood6.5 ft
Major flood7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
High water reaches bottom girder of Scottville Road Bridge. Expect additional high water due to backwater from the bridge.
- 8 ft
Expect major flooding of the campground in Scottville Park. High water covers Campground Road into park, the south side of Scottville Road near the bridge, Reek and Landon Roads upstream of Scottville.
- 5.5 ft
Expect minor flooding of campgrounds located in Scottville Riverside Park.
- 5 ft
Expect high water to begin covering Campground Road adjacent to river in Scottville Park.
- 4 ft
River is bankfull. Overflow of low lying areas adjacent to the river occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1986 | 8.07 ft | 6,440 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 6.83 ft | 4,860 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1946 | 6.35 ft | 1,700 cfs |
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