Pere Marquette River near Scottville
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mason County, Michigan on the Pere Marquette River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04122500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
7 ft
Moderate Flood
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
1,666 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1986 | 8.07 ft | 6,440 cfs |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 8.07 ft | 6,440 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 6.83 ft | 4,860 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 6.83 ft | 4,860 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1946 | 6.35 ft | 1,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCTM4
River
Pere Marquette River
County
Mason, MI
Coordinates
43.9450°N, 86.2787°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pere Marquette River near Scottville?
The Pere Marquette River near Scottville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04122500) 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 Pere Marquette River near Scottville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pere Marquette River near Scottville is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pere Marquette River rises?
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Where is the Pere Marquette River near Scottville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mason County, Michigan at coordinates 43.9450°N, 86.2787°W. USGS site number: 04122500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.