River stage
Manistee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Manistee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Manistee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Manistee River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Grayling | 1.10 ft | no flood stage set |
| Mesick | 3.73 ft | no flood stage set |
| Sherman | 11.93 ft | normal, steady |
| Wellston | 8.74 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Manistee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Sherman, MI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Pere Marquette River 1 gauge
- Muskegon River 4 gauges
- Chippewa River (MI) 3 gauges
- White River (MI) 1 gauge
- Rifle River 1 gauge
- Fish Creek (MI) 1 gauge
- Rogue River (MI) 1 gauge
- Grand River (MI) 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Manistee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Manistee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Manistee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Sherman is at 11.93 ft.
Where is the Manistee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Manistee River in Michigan.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.