Station Name: SALMON TROUT RIVER NEAR BIG BAY, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,086 feet

Nearest Address:
Northwestern Rd
Champion, MI 49814
Marquette County

GPS Coordinates: 46.78214818, -87.8776299

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:01AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:15 PM

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:12PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:12 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt into this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, is expected to continue during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 9.8 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 11.0 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 06/16/1967. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 12 at 10:29PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt early this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to continue during this time period, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to inundate the parking lot where M-28 crosses the Chocolay River...as well as low lying areas along Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river At 10.0 feet, Water inundates the entire parking lot at the M-28 bridge...and the fishing pier begins to be submerged. Water inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside Road downstream of the river gauge site At 11.5 feet, The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed. Homes along Timber Lane...and some along Riverside Road...will experience extensive flooding * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 9.9 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall to 9.2 feet early Friday morning. It will rise to 9.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 12 at 10:26PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:26 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt early this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur during this time period, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until Monday, April 20. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood At 7.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge At 8.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2 feet early Saturday morning. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT.