Black River near Bessemer, MI
Is Black River near Bessemer, MI flooding right now?
Black River near Bessemer, MI measured 1.91 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.91 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.27 ft on Sun, Apr 24, 1960.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.27 ft | 1960-04-24 |
| 13.54 ft | 2002-04-17 |
| 12.23 ft | 2013-04-30 |
| 12.16 ft | 2003-05-12 |
| 11.73 ft | 1972-08-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle River near Connorville, MI | 13.6 mi | Gogebic County |
| Presque Isle River near Tula, MI | 14.3 mi | Gogebic County |
| Potato River at Upson, WI | 18.8 mi | Iron County |
| Potato River at Gurney, WI | 20.9 mi | Iron County |
| Little Turtle River at Garnet Street at Mercer, WI | 24.0 mi | Iron 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.