Can you swim here today?
Kawkawlin River
Bangor Township, Michigan · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 04143600, 0.9 miles away, reports a gage height of 12.57 ft near Kawkawlin 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 04143600, as of Aug 22, 10:02 PM gauge-local time
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. — NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Gage height
12.57 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KAWKAWLIN RIVER AT STATE PARK DR AT BAY CITY, MI (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:02 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.