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SwedenAu Sable River near Mc Kinley water level
River gauge, Au Sable River, Michigan, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,240 cfs
- Water temperature
- 49 °F
History
What this means
The Au Sable River near Mc Kinley is above normal at 7.77 ft.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.77 ft and 8.14 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 49 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.24 ftJanuary 15, 2022
Floating and fishing near Au Sable River near Mc Kinley
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.24 ft | January 15, 2022 |
| 2 | 13.92 ft | January 15, 1998 |
| 3 | 13.92 ft | March 3, 2009 |
| 4 | 12.90 ft | February 1, 2008 |
| 5 | 12.84 ft | February 4, 2023 |
| 6 | 11.84 ft | December 28, 2008 |
| 7 | 11.81 ft | April 15, 2026 |
| 8 | 10.80 ft | October 24, 2017 |
| 9 | 10.73 ft | April 1, 1998 |
| 10 | 10.58 ft | April 15, 2014 |
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 | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 23 mi |
| Au Sable River at MioRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,070 cfs | High | −50.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Au Sable River near CurtisvilleRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,340 cfs | High | −70.0 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| Au Sable River near Au SableRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,300 cfs | Normal | −50.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Au Sable River near Us23 at OscodaRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 13.90 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nb Au Sable River at Kelloggs Branch near LovellsRiver gauge, Nb Au Sable River | 223 cfs | Very high | −9.0 cfs | 29 mi |
| South Branch Au Sable River near LuzerneRiver gauge, South Branch Au Sable River | 220 cfs | Normal | +4.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Lake St Helen at St HelenLake, Lake St Helen | 6.35 ft | Low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| East Branch Au Gres River at E Andrews Road near AlabasterRiver gauge, East Branch Au Gres River | 44.7 cfs | High | −3.6 cfs | 35 mi |
| Thunder Bay River at Herron Road near BoltonRiver gauge, Thunder Bay River | 725 cfs | Very high | +15.0 cfs | 37 mi |
| Rifle River near SterlingRiver gauge, Rifle River | 2.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 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 Mc Kinley today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT, the water level was 7.77 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Au Sable River near Mc Kinley rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Au Sable River near Mc Kinley normal?
High 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 Mc Kinley?
The highest level on record is 17.24 ft on January 15, 2022.
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:04136900(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.61278, -83.83766(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 | 7.77 ft | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,240 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 49 °F | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Au Sable River near Mc Kinley (usgs:04136900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/au-sable-river-near-mc-kinley
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