Where is Portage Creek?

Portage Creek is a river in Michigan.

What is the water temperature at Portage Creek?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Creek in Michigan is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 040970647, 4.4 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Portage Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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stream in St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 040970647, as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

71°F

22°C

Streamflow

8 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

1.40 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE PORTAGE CR AT LANE ST AT MENDON, MI (4.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Portage Creek

H: 82° L: 62°

Patchy rain nearby

75°

Feels like 75°

Precipitation

17%

Humidity

61%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

68°

3 AM

64°

6 AM

62°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

78°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

79°

9 PM

72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Creek?: Portage Creek is a river in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Portage Creek?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Creek in Michigan is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 040970647, 4.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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