Moderate Flood
6 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.
Minor Flood
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Flooding of bridge at Cedar St. at gaging location.
7 ft
Flooding of homes and a business on Scott Rd. 1.5 miles downstream. Flooding of homes on Rondo Rd. about 3.5 miles downstream.
6 ft
Flooding of homes along left bank upstream of Cedar Rd. bridge. Flooding of homes along Trowbridge Rd. 2 miles upstream from gage. Flooding of pavilion at Lumberjack Park in Wolverine. Flooding of Village park in Wolverine.
5 ft
Flooding begins at Lumberjack Park in Wolverine.
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 14, 2026 | 7.97 ft | 2,416 cfs |
| Feb 13, 2003 | 6.99 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | 6.44 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WOLM4
River
Sturgeon River
County
Cheboygan, MI
Coordinates
45.2744°N, 84.6000°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sturgeon River at Wolverine?
The Sturgeon River at Wolverine gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04127997) 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 Sturgeon River at Wolverine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sturgeon River at Wolverine is 5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Sturgeon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sturgeon River at Wolverine 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 Sturgeon River at Wolverine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cheboygan County, Michigan at coordinates 45.2744°N, 84.6000°W. USGS site number: 04127997. 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
- Flood stages have not been defined for this location.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.