Where is West Fork Portage Creek?

West Fork Portage Creek is a river in Michigan.

Updated June 13, 2026

West Fork Portage Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live 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.

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river in the United States of America

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live 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 04106500, as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM UTC

Streamflow

38 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.20 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PORTAGE CREEK AT KALAMAZOO, MI (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM UTC.

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Weather at West Fork Portage Creek

H: 83° L: 61°

Overcast

74°

Feels like 72°

Precipitation

57%

Humidity

52%

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

66°

3 AM

64°

6 AM

61°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

78°

3 PM

83°

6 PM

80°

9 PM

68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Fork Portage Creek?: West Fork Portage Creek is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at West Fork Portage Creek?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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