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

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 1:39PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 1:39 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. Levels are expected to lower below moderate flood stage to minor flood stage later this afternoon/evening. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding impacts the Wilderness Canoe livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge. 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 1:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 PM EDT Monday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...Levels are expected to lower below moderate flood stage to minor flood stage later this afternoon/evening and continue to stay in minor flood stage through at least Tuesday. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 03/18/1990. - 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. late tonight at 145 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 9:36PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 9:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Monday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to 15.1 feet Monday, April 13. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 03/18/1990. - 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. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 945 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:46AM EDT until April 9 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the area of Sycamore Flats in Ashland Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Monday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 05/10/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:46AM EDT until April 8 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water overflows the banks into wooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Monday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 04/06/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.