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Mount Vernon Drain

River

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 5 ftΒ³/s over 31 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 04164800, as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 5 ftΒ³/s over 31 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
6 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.92 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 5 ftΒ³/s over 31 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MIDDLE BRANCH CLINTON RIVER AT MACOMB, MI (7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mount Vernon Drain

H: 77Β° L: 62Β°
Overcast
Overcast
64Β°
|
Feels like 65Β°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
84%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
68Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
66Β°
6 AM
Overcast
64Β°
9 AM
Overcast
67Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76Β°
3 PM
Light rain
72Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Vernon Drain?
Mount Vernon Drain is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Mount Vernon Drain?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Mount Vernon Drain have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Mount Vernon Drain include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby