RIVER GAUGE · STURGEON RIVER
Sturgeon River near Chassell
Houghton County, Michigan
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Action10 ft
Minor flood10.5 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water flowing over the highest point of the Sturgeon River Road bridge driving surface
- 15 ft
Water is flowing over road surface of both bridge approaches
- 14.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge between Sturgeon River Road and Rajala Road. The bridge begins to cause backwater effects at this stage
- 12 ft
Lower portions of Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impassable
- 10.5 ft
The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2002 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1997 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 11.38 ft | — |
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