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SwedenAu Sable River near Au Sable water level
River gauge, Au Sable River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,300 cfs
- Water temperature
- 58 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Au Sable River near Au Sable, where the gauge shows 8.76 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.76 ft – 9.83 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.35 ftApril 13, 2026
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.35 ft | April 13, 2026 |
| 2 | 16.27 ft | March 28, 1991 |
| 3 | 16.02 ft | March 29, 1989 |
| 4 | 15.76 ft | April 1, 1998 |
| 5 | 15.43 ft | July 4, 1994 |
| 6 | 15.31 ft | April 7, 1997 |
| 7 | 15.25 ft | May 19, 2020 |
| 8 | 14.96 ft | October 25, 2017 |
| 9 | 14.95 ft | April 15, 2014 |
| 10 | 14.81 ft | April 19, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Au Sable River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable River near Red OakRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 45 mi |
| Au Sable River at MioRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,070 cfs | High | −60.0 cfs | 38 mi |
| Au Sable River near Mc KinleyRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,250 cfs | High | −60.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Au Sable River near CurtisvilleRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,340 cfs | High | −80.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Au Sable River near Us23 at OscodaRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 13.90 ft | No reference yet | −0.09 ft | 5.3 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Marsh Se Outlet near OscodaRiver gauge, Clarks Marsh Se Outlet | 3.96 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Van Etten Creek at Highway F-41 at OscodaRiver gauge, Van Etten Creek | 10.42 ft | No reference yet | −1.56 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Van Etten Lake at OscodaLake, Van Etten Lake | 588.58 ft | No reference yet | +0.14 ft | 4.7 mi |
| East Branch Au Gres River at E Andrews Road near AlabasterRiver gauge, East Branch Au Gres River | 45.4 cfs | High | −3.6 cfs | 22 mi |
| Rifle River near SterlingRiver gauge, Rifle River | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 38 mi |
| Willow Creek at Moeller Road near RedmanRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 1.4 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Au Sable River near Au Sable today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 8.76 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Au Sable River near Au Sable rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Au Sable River near Au Sable normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Au Sable River near Au Sable?
The highest level on record is 18.35 ft on April 13, 2026.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04137500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.43640, -83.43386(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.76 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,300 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 58 °F | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Au Sable River near Au Sable (usgs:04137500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/au-sable-river-near-au-sable
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer