RIVER GAUGE · RIFLE RIVER
Rifle River near Sterling
Arenac County, Michigan
Water level2.06 ft
Flow308 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Flooding of property along North Main Street in Omer.
- 12 ft
Flooding of homes along Pinnacle Drive and Miller Road. Flooding of Crystal Creek Campground along Grove Road.
- 11 ft
Flooding occurs at Rifle River Campground and Canoe Livery.
- 9 ft
High water begins to impact campground at White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
- 6 ft
High water begins to impact canoe livery at River View Campground.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 | 15.72 ft | 7,840 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1950 | 13.74 ft | 5,340 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 12.96 ft | 3,810 cfs |
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