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SwedenAu Sable River near Curtisville water level
River gauge, Au Sable River, Michigan, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,350 cfs
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
History
What this means
High water at Au Sable River near Curtisville: the latest reading is 8.58 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.57 ft – 9.04 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.31 ftApril 13, 2026
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.31 ft | April 13, 2026 |
| 2 | 13.56 ft | April 1, 1998 |
| 3 | 13.54 ft | October 24, 2017 |
| 4 | 13.51 ft | April 1, 2016 |
| 5 | 13.46 ft | April 15, 2014 |
| 6 | 12.73 ft | April 7, 1997 |
| 7 | 12.61 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 8 | 11.98 ft | April 6, 2023 |
| 9 | 11.96 ft | May 24, 2004 |
| 10 | 11.89 ft | April 28, 2011 |
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 | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 25 mi |
| Au Sable River at MioRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,040 cfs | Normal | −80.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Au Sable River near Mc KinleyRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 1,220 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 | 20 mi |
| Au Sable River near Us23 at OscodaRiver gauge, Au Sable River | 13.89 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Au Gres River at E Andrews Road near AlabasterRiver gauge, East Branch Au Gres River | 43.3 cfs | High | −3.5 cfs | 31 mi |
| Nb Au Sable River at Kelloggs Branch near LovellsRiver gauge, Nb Au Sable River | 222 cfs | Very high | −7.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| South Branch Au Sable River near LuzerneRiver gauge, South Branch Au Sable River | 218 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Lake St Helen at St HelenLake, Lake St Helen | 6.35 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 34 mi |
| Rifle River near SterlingRiver gauge, Rifle River | 2.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 35 mi |
| Thunder Bay River at Herron Road near BoltonRiver gauge, Thunder Bay River | 716 cfs | Very high | −3.0 cfs | 40 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 Curtisville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM EDT, the water level was 8.58 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Au Sable River near Curtisville rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Au Sable River near Curtisville 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 Curtisville?
The highest level on record is 15.31 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:04137005(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.56085, -83.80276(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 | 8.58 ft | 2026-10-19 19:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,350 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 54 °F | 2026-10-19 19:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Au Sable River near Curtisville (usgs:04137005). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/au-sable-river-near-curtisville
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