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 Warning issued April 19 at 9:31PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:31 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...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 8:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Sunday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to around 8.1 feet Tuesday evening and then remain just above minor flood stage through Wednesday. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 04/26/1954. - 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 415 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:31PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:31 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:50 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:50 PM EDT Sunday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 04/18/2023. - 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 415 PM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 10:04AM EDT until April 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:04 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette. * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 959 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated snowmelt and some rainfall over the past few days is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 1:25AM EDT until April 21 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Peter Nordeen park on right bank floods * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EDT Sunday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 4.7 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 06/01/1970. - 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 this afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:41PM EDT until April 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until Sunday, April 26. * 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 At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM EDT Sunday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage Monday afternoon to around 6.0 feet Tuesday through Thursday. It is then expected to rise to flood stage again next weekend. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 04/15/2023. - 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 400 PM EDT.