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Cheney Creek

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 23 (median 318 ftΒ³/s over 73 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 04045500, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 318 ftΒ³/s over 73 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
311 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.35 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 318 ftΒ³/s over 73 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TAHQUAMENON RIVER NEAR PARADISE, MI (8.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cheney Creek

H: 63Β° L: 53Β°
Clear
Clear
58Β°
|
Feels like 53Β°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
85%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
59Β°
3 AM
Clear
57Β°
6 AM
Clear
55Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58Β°
3 PM
Sunny
63Β°
6 PM
Sunny
59Β°
9 PM
Clear
54Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cheney Creek?
Cheney Creek is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Cheney Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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