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Parmalee Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 167 ft³/s over 89 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 04142000, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 167 ft³/s over 89 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
304 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.98 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 167 ft³/s over 89 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Parmalee Creek

H: 73° L: 56°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
60°
|
Feels like 55°
Precipitation
69%
Humidity
84%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
9 AM
Overcast
58°
12 PM
Sunny
67°
3 PM
Cloudy
73°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
68°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parmalee Creek?
Parmalee Creek is a river in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Parmalee Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Parmalee Creek in Michigan is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 04142000, 0.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Parmalee Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Parmalee Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Parmalee Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby