Rifle River Near Sterling, Mi Realtime Data
RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
226
Discharge (cfs)
1.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 226 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.63 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 263 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is contributed by groundwater and precipitation, with the primary source being groundwater. There are no significant tributaries or dams that could affect the river's flow in this area. The flow rate of the river typically decreases during the summer months due to lower precipitation levels. Interestingly, the Rifle River is famous for its diverse species of trout and is considered one of the best trout streams in Michigan. Additionally, there are several recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing along the river.
August 11, 2026
| Elevation | 639.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.63 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 650.58 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 226.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 442.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 11.3 mg/l |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 2.7 FNU |
| Temperature, water, degC | 11.8 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 133% |
| Year Over Year Average | 169 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,400 cfs |
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