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 12 at 9:26PM EDT until April 13 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:15 AM

FFWAPX The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... A Dam Floodgate Release in... Southern Manistee County in northern Michigan... * Until 915 AM EDT Monday. * At 926 PM EDT, Dam operators reported high flows are being released through the Tippy Dam. This may result in flash flooding downstream on the Manistee River. HAZARD...Flash flooding from a dam high flow release. 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 move to higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways.

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 9:03PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:03 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

Periods of rain will confine to areas south of a Frankfort to Alpena line tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper late tonight into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * 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 12 at 1:40PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Mecosta and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, 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 become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms in the area through Sunday night are expected to produce another inch of rain in portions of the watch area. Additional thunderstorms Monday night through Tuesday night are possible and could increase the potential for flooding. - 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 12 at 10:36PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:36 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Mecosta and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms in the area through Sunday night are expected to produce another inch of rain in portions of the watch area. Additional thunderstorms Monday night through Tuesday night are possible and could increase the potential for flooding. - 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 Warning issued April 12 at 6:32PM EDT until April 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 6:32 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * 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 6:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EDT Sunday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - 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 Monday morning at 645 AM EDT.