Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction, MI
Is Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction, MI flooding right now?
Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction, MI measured 3.79 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.79 ft
Streamflow
57 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.5 ft on Sun, Apr 21, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | 1985-04-21 |
| 11.11 ft | 1996-04-26 |
| 10.81 ft | 2022-04-15 |
| 10.79 ft | 2023-04-18 |
| 10.43 ft | 1986-04-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River near Manistique, MI | 20.3 mi | Schoolcraft County |
| Escanaba River near Wells, MI | 21.0 mi | Delta County |
| Manistique River above Manistique, MI | 22.3 mi | Schoolcraft County |
| Escanaba River at Cornell, MI | 24.5 mi | Delta County |
| Manistique River near Manistique, MI | 26.8 mi | Schoolcraft 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.