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Forest Drain
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 46 years).
river in the United States of America
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — 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. — USGS gauge 04146063, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 46 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 52 ft³/s over 46 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH BRANCH FLINT RIVER NEAR COLUMBIAVILLE,MI (3.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest Drain?
- Forest Drain is a river in Michigan.
- Can you swim at Forest Drain?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- What amenities does Forest Drain have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Forest Drain include camping-nearby.
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