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 18 at 11:56AM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:56 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, Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1151 AM EDT, Emergency management reports ongoing flooding across parts of the warned area. - Localized rainfall up to one inch fell across portions of the warned area Friday night into early Saturday. Drier weather is expected in the coming days, which should result in a slow improvement in flood conditions. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:46AM EDT until April 21 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 6:45 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 645 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1145 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Manistee, Eastlake, Brethren, Wellston, Dublin, Yuma, Parkdale, Orchard Beach State Park and Star Crossing. - 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 19 at 11:43AM EDT until April 21 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 6:45 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 645 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1142 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kalkaska, Sharon, Kingsley, Manton, Fife Lake, South Boardman, Morey, Spider Lake, Sigma, Darragh, Hannah and Smithville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:00 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 approaches the flood of record. * 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 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.1 feet by Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 feet on 04/15/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. Next statement issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pere Marquette River near Scottville. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Expect minor flooding of campgrounds located in Scottville Riverside Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Sunday was 5.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.6 feet on 04/04/1950. - 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.