Action Stage
11 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12.85 ft
The river reaches the high water mark set in May of 1960. No known significant flooding impacts are occurring at this river stage.
10.5 ft
Considerable overflow of riverbanks and flooding of low lying wooded areas in the vicinity of the gauge is occurring.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1960 | 12.85 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Apr 26, 1939 | 12.59 ft | 15,400 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1938 | 12.52 ft | 15,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MSQM4
River
Manistique River
County
Schoolcraft, MI
Coordinates
46.0306°N, 86.1611°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Manistique River near Manistique?
The Manistique River near Manistique gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04056500) 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 Manistique River near Manistique?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Manistique River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Manistique River near Manistique to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Manistique River near Manistique gauge located?
The gauge is located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan at coordinates 46.0306°N, 86.1611°W. USGS site number: 04056500. 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