STURGEON RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
57.45, -154.36


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Sturgeon River was last observed at 504 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,000 acre-ft of water today; about 100% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 505 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 298 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw with a gauge stage of 4.38 ft. 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.

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.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 1,000 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 504.0 cfs
-30.0 cfs (-5.62%)
Percent of Normal 99.86%
Maximum 8,110.0 cfs
2019-04-24
Seasonal Avg 505 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Sturgeon River Near Sidnaw
USGS 04040500
209 cfs 4.38 ft 16.76
Sturgeon River At Wolverine
USGS 04127997
206 cfs 2.89 ft -2.83
Sturgeon River Near Alston
USGS 04041500
298 cfs 4.32 ft -7.45
Sturgeon River Near Nahma Junction
USGS 04057510
80 cfs 4.01 ft 16.47
History of the River

The Sturgeon River is a 260 km long river located in central Alberta, Canada. It is a major tributary of the North Saskatchewan River. The stream crosses Sturgeon County, which was named for this river.

At the Villeneuve station, Sturgeon River has a discharge of 0.4 to 3 m³/s.Fish species which may be found in the river include: walleye, pike, perch, burbot, goldeye, sturgeon, whitefish, and sauger.

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