Rifle River near Sterling, MI
Is Rifle River near Sterling, MI flooding right now?
Rifle River near Sterling, MI measured 1.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
222 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.72 ft on Tue, May 19, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.72 ft | 2020-05-19 |
| 13.74 ft | 1950-03-28 |
| 12.96 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 12.62 ft | 1948-03-21 |
| 12.07 ft | 1939-03-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pine River at Pine River Rd near Standish, MI | 9.9 mi | Arenac County |
| Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin, MI | 16.1 mi | Gladwin County |
| Au Gres River at S Mackinaw Rd near Au Gres, MI | 16.6 mi | Arenac County |
| E Br Au Gres River at E Andrews Rd near Alabaster, MI | 22.1 mi | Arenac County |
| Tobacco River at Glidden Road at Beaverton, MI | 26.1 mi | Gladwin County |
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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.