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SwedenSturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto water level
River gauge, Sturgeon River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 120 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto: the gauge reads 1.65 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.60 ft – 1.86 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.04 ftApril 16, 2023
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.04 ft | April 16, 2023 |
| 2 | 5.83 ft | June 16, 2017 |
| 3 | 5.46 ft | October 12, 2018 |
| 4 | 5.43 ft | April 15, 2022 |
| 5 | 5.40 ft | April 19, 2019 |
| 6 | 5.22 ft | March 31, 2020 |
| 7 | 4.61 ft | May 30, 2015 |
| 8 | 4.58 ft | April 22, 2014 |
| 9 | 4.53 ft | April 30, 2013 |
| 10 | 4.39 ft | March 18, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Sturgeon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon River near SidnawRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 3.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 66 mi |
| Sturgeon River near AlstonRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 77 mi |
| Sturgeon River near Nahma JunctionRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 55 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 7 mi |
| Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River | 15.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 14 mi |
| Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River | 2.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River | 6.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 20 mi |
| Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Menominee River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River | 3.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 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 Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.65 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto?
The highest level on record is 6.04 ft on April 16, 2023.
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:04065650(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.77607, -87.82846(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 | 1.65 ft | 2026-10-20 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 120 cfs | 2026-10-20 01:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at Loretto (usgs:04065650). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/sturgeon-river-at-us-hwy-2-at-loretto
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