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

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. Additional exacerbation of flooding impacts is trending likely tonight across the region. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days, with an additional 0.50 to 1.00 inches possible... locally higher amounts up to 1.50 inches possible in any thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:19AM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:19 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. Additional exacerbation of flooding impacts is trending likely tonight across the region. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1018 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days, with an additional 0.50 to 1.00 inches possible... locally higher amounts up to 1.50 inches possible in any thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:15 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

...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. This was the flood of record. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feet Friday, April 24. - Flood stage is 15.0 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight at midnight EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, and Otsego. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:23AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:23 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, and Otsego. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1022 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.