Sturgeon River near Chassell
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Houghton County, Michigan on the Sturgeon River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CLLM4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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
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 17, 2002 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1997 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1997 | 11.47 ft | — |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 11.38 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CLLM4
River
Sturgeon River
County
Houghton, MI
Coordinates
46.9975°N, 88.5092°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sturgeon River near Chassell?
The Sturgeon River near Chassell gauge is maintained by USGS 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 near Chassell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sturgeon River near Chassell is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sturgeon River rises?
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Where is the Sturgeon River near Chassell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Houghton County, Michigan at coordinates 46.9975°N, 88.5092°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Volunteer Observer
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.