Manistee River Near Wellston, Mi Realtime Data
MANISTEE RIVER NEAR WELLSTON, MI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,740
Discharge (cfs)
8.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,740 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.84 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,682 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by snowmelt and precipitation runoff, and its flow is influenced by tributaries such as the Pine and Little Manistee rivers. The Tippy Dam on the river can also affect flow rates. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows in spring due to snowmelt and lower flows in summer and fall. It is known for its excellent trout fishing and scenic beauty, with sections designated as a National Scenic River. One interesting fact is that the river has been designated as a Blue Ribbon Fishery, indicating its high quality and importance for recreational fishing.
August 11, 2026
| Elevation | 621.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 8.84 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 627.51 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1740.0 ft3/s |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 8.3 mg/l |
| Temperature, water, °C | 21.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 116% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,500 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,300 cfs |
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