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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 623 feet

Nearest Address:
Dilling Rd
Wellston, MI 49689
Manistee County

GPS Coordinates: 44.25944997, -85.94174209

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 1:14AM EDT until April 14 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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

FFWAPX The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Antrim County in northern Michigan... Benzie County in northern Michigan... Grand Traverse County in northern Michigan... Northwestern Kalkaska County in northern Michigan... Leelanau County in northern Michigan... Manistee County in northern Michigan... Wexford County in northern Michigan... * Until 615 AM EDT. * At 114 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to locally another 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Traverse City, Leland, Kalkaska, Elk Rapids, Frankfort, Thompsonville, Empire, Beulah, Sleeping Bear Point, Grand Traverse Light, Arcadia, Bingham, Kingsley, Manton, Sherman, Glen Arbor, Buckley, Boon, Suttons Bay and Northport.

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 Watch issued April 13 at 11:21PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:30 AM

Rain and thunderstorms are currently moving into and / or forming across northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. Thunderstorms are most likely near and south of M-32. Torrential rainfall may lead to quick water rises in these areas. For spots north of M-32 and into eastern upper Michigan (particularly near the Straits), lighter but efficient rainfall will lead to elevated water levels once again tonight. * 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. Areas that see torrential rainfall from repeated rounds of thunderstorms may be subject to quick water rises. * 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.

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

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 2:15 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, 7:17 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:30 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 Watch issued April 13 at 1:45PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, Clare, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Oceana. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Roadways with low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms may produce areas of 1 to 3 inch rain totals both Monday night and Tuesday night. - 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.