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SwedenSturgeon River near Sidnaw water level
River gauge, Sturgeon River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 52.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Sturgeon River near Sidnaw is at 3.78 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.22 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.44 ft and 3.95 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.63 ftApril 24, 1960
- Forecast peak
- 3.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Sturgeon River near Sidnaw
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 8.22 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 17.10 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the Plains Road Bridge in the center
- 16.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the Plains Road Bridge on the right bank. Backwater effects begin at this stage
- 12.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying wooded lands upstream and downstream occurs
- 8.00 ft
- The river begins to overtop its banks
- 3.78 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.63 ft | April 24, 1960 |
| 2 | 11.44 ft | April 17, 2002 |
| 3 | 11.07 ft | April 20, 1985 |
| 4 | 10.40 ft | April 21, 1957 |
| 5 | 10.35 ft | April 30, 1951 |
| 6 | 10.18 ft | June 6, 1944 |
| 7 | 10.15 ft | May 7, 1943 |
| 8 | 10.12 ft | April 23, 2019 |
| 9 | 10.03 ft | April 20, 1952 |
| 10 | 9.98 ft | May 1, 2013 |
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 AlstonRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Sturgeon River near Nahma JunctionRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 100 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 131 cfs | Low | +2.0 cfs | 66 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls River near L'anseRiver gauge, Falls River | 23.8 cfs | Low | −5.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Silver River near L'anseRiver gauge, Silver River | 6.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Middle Branch Ontonagon River near PauldingRiver gauge, Middle Branch Ontonagon River | 4.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 29 mi |
| Ontonagon River near RocklandRiver gauge, Ontonagon River | 5.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 31 mi |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River at HumboldtRiver gauge, Middle Branch Escanaba River | 1.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 33 mi |
| Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near DodgevilleRiver gauge, Pilgrim River | 90.0 cfs | Very high | +1.3 cfs | 35 mi |
| Salmon Trout River near Big BayRiver gauge, Salmon Trout River | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 36 mi |
| Iron River at CaspianRiver gauge, Iron River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sturgeon River near Sidnaw?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.22 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 Sidnaw today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 AM CDT, the water level was 3.78 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sturgeon River near Sidnaw rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sturgeon River near Sidnaw 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 Sidnaw?
The highest level on record is 11.63 ft on April 24, 1960.
Is Sturgeon River near Sidnaw expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.50 ft by Friday, October 23 at 01:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04040500(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.58411, -88.57597(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 | 3.78 ft | 2026-10-19 14:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 52.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sturgeon River near Sidnaw (usgs:04040500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/sturgeon-river-near-sidnaw
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