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 21 at 2:35PM EDT until April 22 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, and rivers. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Manistee and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 235 PM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:02PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 4:15 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 forecast to continue into Monday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * 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 1:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually lower over the next several days, remaining in minor flood stage through Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. late tonight at 415 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:31PM EDT until April 22 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, and rivers. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded and roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 231 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding ongoing in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Expect significant flooding in the area of M66 and 9 mile, impacting homes in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, Timberlane Drive and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Roads become un-navigable in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Evacuation of homes in the flooded area may be necessary. Significant Road closures along River Road between 80th Avenue and M66. Flooding of homes in low lying areas along River Road between 80th Avenue and M66 also occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling to 10.5 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on 03/31/1943. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:33PM EDT until April 22 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:33 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford, Kalkaska, Missaukee and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 233 PM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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