Sturgeon River near Alston
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.75 ft1960
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 7.50 ft |
- 11.00 ftAdditional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river
- 8.00 ftHomes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County...Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County...Sturgeon Road...Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road...Tahtinen Road...Irwin Road...Oliver Road...and Shirley Road are impacted.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
77 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 24, 1960 | 13.75 ft |
| 2 | April 22, 2019 | 12.10 ft |
| 3 | April 18, 2002 | 11.92 ft |
| 4 | April 29, 1951 | 11.78 ft |
| 5 | July 16, 1968 | 11.64 ft |
| 6 | May 6, 1950 | 11.49 ft |
| 7 | April 21, 1985 | 11.43 ft |
| 8 | July 2, 1992 | 11.25 ft |
| 9 | April 22, 1957 | 11.23 ft |
| 10 | April 20, 1952 | 11.13 ft |
| 11 | June 16, 1967 | 10.93 ft |
| 12 | April 26, 1954 | 10.92 ft |
| 13 | August 4, 1953 | 10.72 ft |
| 14 | May 1, 2013 | 10.51 ft |
| 15 | April 17, 2023 | 10.34 ft |
| 16 | May 6, 1949 | 10.10 ft |
| 17 | April 14, 1955 | 10.09 ft |
| 18 | September 14, 1980 | 9.97 ft |
| 19 | April 18, 1959 | 9.84 ft |
| 20 | April 20, 2004 | 9.74 ft |
| 21 | May 12, 2003 | 9.74 ft |
| 22 | May 10, 1965 | 9.73 ft |
| 23 | April 27, 1979 | 9.72 ft |
| 24 | April 2, 1963 | 9.65 ft |
| 25 | April 14, 1964 | 9.63 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 23, 2024: 7.20 ft
- April 17, 2023: 10.34 ft
- April 13, 2022: 9.38 ft
- March 25, 2021: 7.35 ft
- April 29, 2020: 8.22 ft
- April 22, 2019: 12.10 ft
- June 18, 2018: 8.14 ft
- April 27, 2017: 8.61 ft
- March 17, 2016: 7.35 ft
- April 27, 2015: 8.64 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.