Manistee River near Sherman, MI

Wexford County, Michigan · USGS gauge 04124000 · NWS SHRM4 · Manistee River flood status · Michigan river levels

Is Manistee River near Sherman, MI flooding right now?

Manistee River near Sherman, MI measured 11.91 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

11.91 ft

as of 42 min ago

Streamflow

968 cfs

data refreshed 9 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.49 ft on Thu, Apr 16, 2026.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 8 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	14 ft	2.1 ft below
Minor flood	15 ft	3.1 ft below
Moderate flood	16 ft	4.1 ft below
Major flood	17 ft	5.1 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
19.49 ft	2026-04-16
16.87 ft	2014-04-15
16.37 ft	2008-06-14
16.18 ft	2025-04-03
15.99 ft	1990-03-18

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 11.89–12.54 ft

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Manistee River near Mesick, MI	7.9 mi	Manistee County
Boardman River at Beitner Rd near Traverse City, MI	16.8 mi	Grand Traverse County
Manistee River near Wellston, MI	17.1 mi	Manistee County
Pine River at High School Bridge near Hoxeyville, MI	17.1 mi	Wexford County
Boardman River above Brown Bridge Road near Mayfield, MI	19.9 mi	Grand Traverse County

Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast