Manistee River near Sherman
Michigan — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wexford County, Michigan on the Manistee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04124000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Flooding of property and homes adjacent to right bank of river along Ojibway Drive, Ottawa Drive, and Chippewa Drive 1 mile north of Sherman. Flooding of N11 Road between W14 Road and W16 Road 1 mile northwest of Mesick.
15 ft
Flooding begins around the Wilderness Canoe livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge.
14 ft
Left bank of river begins to overflow. Flooding of property along right bank of the river upstream of the M-37 bridge begins.
13 ft
Right bank at gage overflows at stages above 13 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 19.49 ft | 6,188 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 19.49 ft | 6,188 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 16.87 ft | 3,480 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 16.87 ft | 3,480 cfs |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 16.37 ft | 3,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHRM4
River
Manistee River
County
Wexford, MI
Coordinates
44.4364°N, 85.6986°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Manistee River near Sherman?
The Manistee River near Sherman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04124000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Manistee River near Sherman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Manistee River near Sherman is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Manistee River rises?
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Where is the Manistee River near Sherman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wexford County, Michigan at coordinates 44.4364°N, 85.6986°W. USGS site number: 04124000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.