FGUS83 KAPX 220314 RVSAPX MIC011-221515- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1114 PM EDT Mon Mar 21 2022 For the Rifle River...The following locations are included: Sterling. Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Rifle River Sterling 6.0 5.2 Mon 10 pm ED 5.3 5.5 6.6 Recent rainfall has resulted in a rise on the Rifle River. Additional rainfall is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, which may result in minor flooding. The Rifle River is currently forecast to rise to minor flood stage Thursday morning before cresting Thursday night into early Friday morning. The National Weather Service in Gaylord will closely monitor river levels...and will issue additional statements or warnings as conditions warrant. $$