Station Name: MANISTEE RIVER NEAR MESICK, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 738 feet

Nearest Address:
Hodenpyl Dam Rd
Mesick, MI 49668
Wexford County

GPS Coordinates: 44.3630596, -85.820905

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:34PM EDT until April 14 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 1:34 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 6:15 PM

FFWAPX The National Weather Service in Gaylord has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... A Dam Floodgate Release in... Southern Manistee County in northern Michigan... * Until 215 PM EDT Tuesday. * At 934 PM EDT, High flows are being released through the Tippy Dam. HAZARD...Flash flooding from elevated river levels. SOURCE...Dam operator. IMPACT...Flooding of areas along the river immediately downstream of the dam. * The nearest downstream town is High Bridge Campground...located about 3.5 miles from the dam. Areas downstream from the Tippy Dam along the Manistee River should be prepared for flooding. Flooding is occurring along the Manistee River.

If you are in low lying areas below the Tippy Dam you should prepare to move to higher ground if necessary. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways.

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 7:17AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:30 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. * 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, Antrim, 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 Wednesday morning. * 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.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of property and homes adjacent to right bank of river along Ojibway Drive, Ottawa Drive, and Chippewa Drive 1 mile north of Sherman. Flooding of N11 Road between W14 Road and W16 Road 1 mile northwest of Mesick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 17.5 feet. This exceeds the previous record crest of 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EDT Monday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring. 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1045 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:37AM EDT until April 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 feet on 04/15/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. this evening at 745 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:28AM EDT until April 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown -Bridge Rd affecting Grand Traverse County. For the Boardman River...including Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast to begin later this morning. This exceeds the flood of record. * WHERE...Boardman River near Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd. * WHEN...From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to impact Brown Bridge Rd around Ranch Rudolf. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. this evening at 730 PM EDT.