+593.0 cfs (+56.8%) since yesterday
68.58% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Sturgeon River
was last observed at
1,637
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,247
acre-ft of water today; about 69%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,387 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-04-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
8,110 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Sturgeon River Near Alston
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,070 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Sturgeon River, with a gauge stage of
6.01 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Sturgeon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,228 ft, the
Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw.
Last Updated
2024-04-18
Streamflow
1,637.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
68.58%
Maximum
8,110.0 cfs
2019-04-24
About the sturgeon river
The Sturgeon River is a 106-mile-long river that flows through northern Michigan. It starts in the northeastern part of the state and flows southwest into the Cheboygan River. The river has played a significant role in the region's history, having been used by Native Americans and early settlers for transportation and trade. Today, the river's hydrology is impacted by two major reservoirs, the Burt Lake Reservoir and the Mullett Lake Reservoir, which were created by dams built in the late 1800s. These reservoirs are used for hydroelectric power generation and also provide recreational opportunities for boating and fishing. The Sturgeon River and its tributaries also support agricultural activities such as cattle grazing and hay production.