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 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. Additional exacerbation of flooding impacts is trending likely tonight across the region. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days, with an additional 0.50 to 1.00 inches possible... locally higher amounts up to 1.50 inches possible in any thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:51AM EDT until April 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:51 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Alcona, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Manistee, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:12AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make for hazardous driving conditions. Fog is expected to gradually thicken overnight and will affect the morning commute.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 5:33AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:33 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make for hazardous driving conditions. Fog is expected to gradually thicken this morning and will affect this morning's commute.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:05PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:05 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This was the flood of record. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.4 feet Thursday, April 23. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning.Friday morning at 1015 AM EDT.