Rivers in Michigan
Sturgeon River near Chassell
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.50 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftWater flowing over the highest point of the Sturgeon River Road bridge driving surface
- 15.00 ftWater is flowing over road surface of both bridge approaches
- 14.50 ftWater reaches the bottom of the bridge between Sturgeon River Road and Rajala Road. The bridge begins to cause backwater effects at this stage
- 12.00 ftLower portions of Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impassable
- 10.50 ftThe river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road
Crest history
16 crests on NOAA’s list since 1996.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 18, 2002 | 11.47 ft |
| 2 | April 8, 1997 | 11.47 ft |
| 3 | April 23, 1996 | 11.38 ft |
| 4 | April 18, 2023 | 11.15 ft |
| 5 | April 8, 1999 | 10.97 ft |
| 6 | April 21, 2004 | 10.97 ft |
| 7 | April 17, 2001 | 10.72 ft |
| 8 | April 1, 1998 | 10.72 ft |
| 9 | April 2, 2008 | 10.70 ft |
| 10 | April 3, 2005 | 10.50 ft |
| 11 | April 21, 2003 | 10.22 ft |
| 12 | April 28, 2009 | 9.40 ft |
| 13 | April 3, 2006 | 9.30 ft |
| 14 | March 27, 2007 | 9.10 ft |
| 15 | June 21, 2024 | 8.78 ft |
| 16 | March 15, 2010 | 7.80 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 21, 2024: 8.78 ft
- April 18, 2023: 11.15 ft
- March 15, 2010: 7.80 ft
- April 28, 2009: 9.40 ft
- April 2, 2008: 10.70 ft
- March 27, 2007: 9.10 ft
- April 3, 2006: 9.30 ft
- April 3, 2005: 10.50 ft
- April 21, 2004: 10.97 ft
- April 21, 2003: 10.22 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.