Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction water level

Name: Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sturgeon River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.08ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 88.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction, where the gauge shows 4.08 ft.

It is 5.92 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.04 ft – 4.28 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.50 ftApril 21, 1985

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Forest Road 2231
10.00 ft: Water floods low lying areas along the river. This may include...parts of the Flowing Well Campground downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch upstream of the gauge site.
8.00 ft: Water overflows the banks along the river
4.08 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.50 ft	April 21, 1985
2	11.11 ft	April 26, 1996
3	10.81 ft	April 15, 2022
4	10.79 ft	April 18, 2023
5	10.43 ft	April 7, 1986
6	10.01 ft	April 19, 2019
7	9.85 ft	April 30, 1972
8	9.85 ft	April 18, 1971
9	9.82 ft	April 13, 2001
10	9.66 ft	April 15, 1969

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Sturgeon River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sturgeon River near SidnawRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	3.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	100 mi
Sturgeon River near AlstonRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	4.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	108 mi
Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	123 cfs	Low	−4.0 cfs	55 mi
Sturgeon River at WolverineRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	2.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	112 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Escanaba River at CornellRiver gauge, Escanaba River	1.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	25 mi
Manistique River near ManistiqueRiver gauge, Manistique River	723 cfs	Low	+94.0 cfs	27 mi
Ford River near HydeRiver gauge, Ford River	1.94 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	27 mi
Miners River near MunisingRiver gauge, Miners River	1.37 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	38 mi
Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River	12.9 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	44 mi
Middle Branch Escanaba River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Middle Branch Escanaba River	65.1 cfs	Very low	−54.9 cfs	46 mi
Whetstone Brook at Altamont St at MarquetteRiver gauge, Whetstone Brook	0.79 ft	Low	±0	53 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.92 ft below it.

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 near Nahma Junction today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM CDT, the water level was 4.08 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction?

The highest level on record is 11.50 ft on April 21, 1985.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04057510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.94302, -86.70570 (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	4.08 ft	2026-10-19 20:45	Provisional
Flow	88.5 cfs	2026-10-19 20:45	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer