Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Forest Road 2231
10 ft
Water floods low lying areas along the river. This may include...parts of the Flowing Well Campground downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch upstream of the gauge site.
8 ft
Water overflows the banks along the river
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 20, 1985 | 11.5 ft | 2,120 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1996 | 11.11 ft | 1,900 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 10.81 ft | 1,781 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NJNM4
River
Sturgeon River - Delta Co
County
Delta, MI
Coordinates
45.9431°N, 86.7056°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sturgeon River - Delta Co near Nahma Junction?
The Sturgeon River - Delta Co near Nahma Junction gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04057510) 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 - Delta Co near Nahma Junction?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sturgeon River - Delta Co near Nahma Junction is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sturgeon River - Delta Co rises?
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Where is the Sturgeon River - Delta Co near Nahma Junction gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delta County, Michigan at coordinates 45.9431°N, 86.7056°W. USGS site number: 04057510. 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