Station Name: AU SABLE RIVER NEAR MC KINLEY, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 843 feet

Nearest Address:
Federal Rte 4001
Curran, MI 48728
Alcona County

GPS Coordinates: 44.61279117, -83.83776619

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:34PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County. Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown -Bridge Rd affecting Grand Traverse County. Au Sable River near Red Oak affecting Oscoda County. For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Boardman River...including Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Au Sable River...including Red Oak...Major flooding is forecast. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This exceeds the flood of record. * WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 11:03PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:03 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:15 AM

Additional rain on top of recent heavy rainfall and snow melt has lead to flooding across much of northern Michigan. Flows in rivers will continue to increase and may reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://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.

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 7:18AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

Patches of dense fog will linger across much of northern Michigan through this morning, especially across areas near bodies of water and recent rainfall. Visibilities of 1/4 mile or less are being observed. Given quick drops in visibility, be sure to take the proper precautions while driving this morning.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 5:10AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 5:10 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

Additional rain on top of recent heavy rainfall and snow melt has lead to flooding across much of northern Michigan. Flows in rivers will continue to increase and may reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://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.