Station Name: RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 669 feet

Nearest Address:
401 Melita Rd
Sterling, MI 48659
Arenac County

GPS Coordinates: 44.0725203, -84.0199939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 3:35 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 4:30 PM

At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Beaverton to near Coleman to near Pleasant Valley. Movement was east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Edenville around 340 PM EDT. Sanford around 345 PM EDT. Midland around 355 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Laporte, Averill, Gordonville, Bombay, Porter Township, Poseyville, Hope, and North Bradley.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Flood Advisory issued June 25 at 4:01PM EDT until June 25 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 4:01 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following county, Gladwin. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gladwin and Beaverton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Advisory issued June 25 at 3:15PM EDT until June 25 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Houghton Lake, Roscommon, Prudenville, St. Helen, Lake St. Helen, South Higgins Lake, Roscommon County Airport, Higgins Lake, Roscommon Township and South Branch Township. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flash Flood Warning issued June 25 at 3:52PM EDT until June 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu June 25, 2026, 3:52 PM
Expires: Thu June 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

FFWAPX The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Roscommon County in northern Michigan... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is possible or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... St. Helen and Lake St. Helen.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.