RIVER GAUGE · STURGEON RIVER
Sturgeon River near Alston
Baraga County, Michigan
Water level3.84 ft
Flow160 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft2,348 cfs
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Additional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river
- 8 ft
Homes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County...Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County...Sturgeon Road...Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road...Tahtinen Road...Irwin Road...Oliver Road...and Shirley Road are impacted.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1960 | 13.75 ft | 7,360 cfs |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 12.1 ft | 8,320 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 11.92 ft | 6,570 cfs |
More on Sturgeon River
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DownstreamSturgeon River near Chassell
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