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SwedenSt. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario water level
River gauge, St. Marys River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 81,400 cfs
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at St. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where the gauge shows 579.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root River at Sault Ste. MarieRiver gauge, Root River | 13.00 m | Very high | −0.03 m | 7.6 km |
| Big Carp River near Sault Ste. MarieRiver gauge, Big Carp River | 2.42 m | Low | −0.02 m | 12 km |
| St. Marys River near Garden RiverRiver gauge, St. Marys River | 24.01 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 15 km |
| Goulais River near Kirby'S CornerRiver gauge, Goulais River | 2.97 m | Low | −0.01 m | 24 km |
| Pine River near RudyardRiver gauge, Pine River | 1.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 26 mi |
| Thessalon River near Poplar DaleRiver gauge, Thessalon River | 1.88 m | Very low | −0.01 m | 46 km |
| Goulais River near SearchmontRiver gauge, Goulais River | 7.33 m | Very low | −0.02 m | 48 km |
| Batchawana River near BatchawanaRiver gauge, Batchawana River | 2.16 m | Very low | −0.01 m | 58 km |
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 St. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT, the water level was 579.14 ft.
Is the level of St. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:04127885(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.49833, -84.31528(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 | 579.14 ft | 2026-10-16 15:24 | Provisional |
| Flow | 81,400 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:12 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: St. Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (usgs:04127885). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/st-marys-river-at-sault-ste-marie-ontario
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