Sturgeon River near Alston, MI
Is Sturgeon River near Alston, MI flooding right now?
Sturgeon River near Alston, MI measured 3.92 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.92 ft
Streamflow
179 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.75 ft on Sun, Apr 24, 1960.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.75 ft | 1960-04-24 |
| 12.1 ft | 2019-04-22 |
| 11.92 ft | 2002-04-18 |
| 11.78 ft | 1951-04-29 |
| 11.64 ft | 1968-07-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Falls River near L'Anse, MI | 10.4 mi | Baraga County |
| Sturgeon River near Sidnaw, MI | 10.6 mi | Baraga County |
| Gomanche Creek at Indian Road near L'Anse, MI | 14.3 mi | Baraga County |
| Silver River Upstream of East Branch near L'Anse, MI | 15.7 mi | Baraga County |
| Silver River near L'Anse, MI | 17.2 mi | Baraga 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.