Rifle River Water Level
Live gauge height for Rifle River, measured at USGS station RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI (13.4 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
2.11 ft
Updated 36 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Water temperature
53°F
Boat Ramps on Rifle River (9)
- Moffatt Bridge — Clayton Township, Michigan
- Omer — Omer, Michigan
- Rifle River Boat Ramp — Mills Township, Michigan
- Rifle River SFCG — Cumming Township, Michigan
- Kenneth Road Rifle River — Mills Township, Michigan
- The Ranch — Cumming Township, Michigan
- Rifle River Boat Ramp — Cumming Township, Michigan
- Rifle River Boat Ramp — Cumming Township, Michigan
- Klacking Creek — Churchill Township, Michigan
Rifle River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Rifle River today?
The USGS gauge for Rifle River (RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 2.11 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Rifle River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Rifle River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 9 boat ramps on Rifle River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04142000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.