Is the Manistee River flooding?
The Manistee River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Manistee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Manistee River near Sherman, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.87 ft on 15 April 2014, carrying 3,480 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (105 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.91 ft, 5.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee River near Sherman, MI | No flooding | 11.91 ft | 15 ft | |
| Manistee River near Manistee, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Manistee River near Grayling, MI | No flood stage defined | 1.00 ft | — | |
| Manistee River near Mesick, MI | No flood stage defined | 3.67 ft | — | |
| Manistee River near Wellston, MI | No flood stage defined | 8.70 ft | — |