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River stage

Pere Marquette River

River level
1.03 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Pere Marquette River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Pere Marquette River level at Scottville

The Pere Marquette River is measured in one place, at Scottville, MI. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Scottville MI 1.03 ft 5.50 ft normal, falling

Recent levels on the Pere Marquette River

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Scottville, MI.

Full history for Scottville →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Pere Marquette River flooding right now?

No. The Pere Marquette River is below flood stage at Scottville, MI, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Pere Marquette River?

The Pere Marquette River is at 1.03 ft at Scottville, MI, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Pere Marquette River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Pere Marquette River, at Scottville, MI.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Pere Marquette River it is set for the gauge at Scottville, MI, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.