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Palmer Bayou
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,540 ft³/s over 25 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 04108660, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,540 ft³/s over 25 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,540 ft³/s over 25 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KALAMAZOO RIVER AT NEW RICHMOND, MI (7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palmer Bayou?
- Palmer Bayou is a river in Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Palmer Bayou?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Bayou in Michigan is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 04108660, 7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Palmer Bayou?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
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