Manistee River near Mesick water level

Name: Manistee River near Mesick water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Manistee River, Michigan, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

4.03ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 1,270 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

High water at Manistee River near Mesick: the latest reading is 4.03 ft, above normal for mid-October.

It is on the way up, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 3.98 ft – 4.12 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.88 ftApril 16, 2026

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.88 ft	April 16, 2026
2	8.07 ft	April 16, 2014
3	6.87 ft	June 14, 2008
4	6.69 ft	April 16, 1997
5	6.46 ft	March 31, 1998
6	6.38 ft	March 13, 2006
7	6.37 ft	April 15, 2001
8	6.24 ft	May 19, 2020
9	6.14 ft	April 13, 2013
10	6.09 ft	July 20, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:03 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Manistee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Manistee River near GraylingRiver gauge, Manistee River	224 cfs	Very high	−13.0 cfs	53 mi
Manistee River near ShermanRiver gauge, Manistee River	12.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	8 mi
Manistee River near WellstonRiver gauge, Manistee River	1,860 cfs	High	−40.0 cfs	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pine River at High School Bridge near HoxeyvilleRiver gauge, Pine River	257 cfs	Normal	−35.0 cfs	12 mi
East Branch Pine River near TustinRiver gauge, East Branch Pine River	20.0 cfs	Normal	−9.0 cfs	23 mi
Platte River at HonorRiver gauge, Platte River	130 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	24 mi
Boardman River above Brown Bridge Road near MayfieldRiver gauge, Boardman River	3.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	28 mi
Pere Marquette River at ScottvilleRiver gauge, Pere Marquette River	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	37 mi
Clam River at Vogel CenterRiver gauge, Clam River	96.8 cfs	Normal	−15.2 cfs	40 mi
Twin Creek at Eight Mile Road near EvartRiver gauge, Twin Creek	3.8 cfs	Very low	−0.2 cfs	40 mi
Chippewa Creek at 90th Avenue near EvartRiver gauge, Chippewa Creek	4.7 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	41 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Manistee River near Mesick today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the water level was 4.03 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Manistee River near Mesick rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Manistee River near Mesick normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Manistee River near Mesick?

The highest level on record is 9.88 ft on April 16, 2026.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04124200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.36306, -85.82091 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.03 ft	2026-10-18 21:45	Provisional
Flow	1,270 cfs	2026-10-18 21:45	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-13 03:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Manistee River near Mesick (usgs:04124200). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/manistee-river-near-mesick

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer