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 10:19AM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:19 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * 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...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 1018 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.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:15 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:00 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 was the flood of record. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feet Friday, April 24. - 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. 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 by late tonight at midnight EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pere Marquette River near Scottville. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Expect minor flooding of campgrounds located in Scottville Riverside Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain at or slightly above flood stage untill shortly after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.5 feet on 04/13/2013. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola 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. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This exceeds the previous flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, High water affects the Sewage Treatment Plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling to 11.5 feet Friday, April 24. - 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 17 at 10:23AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, and Otsego. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1022 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - 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.