River stage
Rifle River
- River level
- 1.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Rifle River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Rifle River level at Sterling
The Rifle River is measured in one place, at Sterling, MI. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 1.67 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Rifle River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Sterling, MI.
Other rivers nearby
- Chippewa River (MI) 3 gauges
- Flint River (MI) 3 gauges
- Fish Creek (MI) 1 gauge
- Manistee River 4 gauges
- Muskegon River 4 gauges
- Black River (Jeddo, MI) 1 gauge
- Mill Creek (MI) 2 gauges
- Rogue River (MI) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rifle River flooding right now?
No. The Rifle River is below flood stage at Sterling, MI, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Rifle River?
The Rifle River is at 1.67 ft at Sterling, MI, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Rifle River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Rifle River, at Sterling, MI.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Rifle River it is set for the gauge at Sterling, MI, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.