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 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pere Marquette River near Scottville. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Expect minor flooding of campgrounds located in Scottville Riverside Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Saturday was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:02AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, High water affects the Sewage Treatment Plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 04/16/2014. - 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 18 at 11:58AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:58 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1156 AM EDT, Emergency management reports ongoing flooding across parts of the warned area. - Rainfall of one quarter to one half 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.

Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 7:24PM EDT until April 20 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 7:24 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure continues to be possible at the Hesperia Dam. * WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the following county, Oceana. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of heavy rain fell last night across the White River watershed, which has resulted in additional water coming down the river. Very high flows continue at Hesperia Dam, and will continue through the weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.