Can you swim here today?
North Branch Thunder Bay River
Maple Ridge Township, Michigan · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 04133501, 17.5 miles away, reports a streamflow of 455 ft³/s near North Branch Thunder Bay River but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04133501, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Manistee and other areas. — NWS Gaylord MI
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 314 ft³/s over 60 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 314 ft³/s over 60 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge THUNDER BAY RIVER AT HERRON ROAD NEAR BOLTON, MI (17.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.