Sturgeon River near Alston
Critical Stages
7.5' - Action
8' - Flood
11' - Moderate
14' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:30 PM EST 12/8/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.09 ft
Flow: 0.226 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM 12/8 | 4.09 | 0.226 |
| 7:15 PM 12/8 | 4.1 | 0.229 |
| 7:00 PM 12/8 | 4.13 | 0.238 |
| 6:45 PM 12/8 | 4.17 | 0.25 |
| 6:30 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 6:15 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 6:00 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 5:45 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 5:30 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 5:15 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 5:00 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 4:45 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 4:30 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 4:15 PM 12/8 | 4.21 | 0.262 |
| 4:00 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 3:45 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 3:30 PM 12/8 | 4.2 | 0.259 |
| 3:15 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 3:00 PM 12/8 | 4.17 | 0.25 |
| 2:45 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 2:30 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 2:15 PM 12/8 | 4.17 | 0.25 |
| 2:00 PM 12/8 | 4.17 | 0.25 |
| 1:45 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 1:30 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 1:15 PM 12/8 | 4.2 | 0.259 |
| 1:00 PM 12/8 | 4.2 | 0.259 |
| 12:45 PM 12/8 | 4.19 | 0.256 |
| 12:30 PM 12/8 | 4.18 | 0.253 |
| 12:15 PM 12/8 | 4.17 | 0.25 |
11' -
Additional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river
8' -
Homes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County...Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County...Sturgeon Road...Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road...Tahtinen Road...Irwin Road...Oliver Road...and Shirley Road are impacted.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1960 | 13.75 |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 12.1 |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 11.92 |
| Apr 29, 1951 | 11.78 |
| Jul 16, 1968 | 11.64 |
| May 6, 1950 | 11.49 |
| Apr 21, 1985 | 11.43 |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 11.25 |
| Apr 22, 1957 | 11.23 |
| Apr 20, 1952 | 11.13 |
| Jun 16, 1967 | 10.93 |
| Apr 26, 1954 | 10.92 |
| Aug 4, 1953 | 10.72 |
| May 1, 2013 | 10.51 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 10.34 |
| May 6, 1949 | 10.1 |
| Apr 14, 1955 | 10.09 |
| Sep 14, 1980 | 9.97 |
| Apr 18, 1959 | 9.84 |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 9.74 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
