Major Flood
10 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
Water flows over County Road PFS bridge
6.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of County Road PFS bridge
5.5 ft
Water overflows the banks near bridge on County Road PFS
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1970 | 6.5 ft | 860 cfs |
| Apr 19, 1985 | 6.44 ft | 751 cfs |
| Sep 10, 1978 | 5.9 ft | 635 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SZCM4
River
Schweitzer Creek
County
Marquette, MI
Coordinates
46.4111°N, 87.6242°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schweitzer Creek near Palmer?
The Schweitzer Creek near Palmer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04058200) 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 Schweitzer Creek near Palmer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schweitzer Creek near Palmer is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Schweitzer Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Schweitzer Creek near Palmer to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Schweitzer Creek near Palmer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marquette County, Michigan at coordinates 46.4111°N, 87.6242°W. USGS site number: 04058200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Schweitzer Creek at Schweitzer Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.