Au Sable River near Red Oak, MI
Is Au Sable River near Red Oak, MI flooding right now?
Au Sable River near Red Oak, MI measured 3.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.23 ft
Streamflow
850 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.88 ft on Tue, Apr 14, 2026.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.88 ft | 2026-04-14 |
| 6.88 ft | 2014-04-15 |
| 6.69 ft | 2017-10-24 |
| 6.66 ft | 1998-04-01 |
| 6.39 ft | 1997-04-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nb Au Sable River at Kelloggs Br near Lovells, MI | 6.8 mi | Crawford County |
| Au Sable River at Mio, MI | 8.0 mi | Oscoda County |
| South Branch Au Sable River near Luzerne, MI | 9.1 mi | Crawford County |
| Au Sable River at Grayling, MI | 20.6 mi | Crawford County |
| Au Sable River near Mc Kinley, MI | 22.8 mi | Alcona County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.