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Photo: Kalamazoo River just downstream from Morrison Bayou - panoramio by tb2bfit (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Kalamazoo River

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 58°F (14°C)
  • Streamflow 1,190 ft³/s
  • Gage height 10.40 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KALAMAZOO RIVER AT NEW RICHMOND, MI (2.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04108660, as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 20 (median 1,510 ft³/s over 26 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 1:00 AM gauge-local time

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

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 58°F at Kalamazoo River now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool today

The Kalamazoo River is a river in the U.S. state of Michigan. The river is 130 miles long from the junction of its north and south branches to its mouth at Lake Michigan, with a total length extending to 178 miles when one includes the South Branch.

Weather at Kalamazoo River

51°F, Overcast · H 62° / L 50° · 5% chance of rain
H: 62° L: 50°
Overcast
Overcast
51°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
64%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
3 AM
Overcast
51°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
50°
9 AM
Sunny
50°
12 PM
Sunny
59°
3 PM
Sunny
62°
6 PM
Sunny
58°
9 PM
Clear
55°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kalamazoo River?
Kalamazoo River is a river in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Kalamazoo River?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Kalamazoo River in Michigan is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 04108660, 2.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Kalamazoo River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Kalamazoo River rated?
Kalamazoo River in Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.

Location & Contact

Michigan

Michigan None

🌊 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
  • ›Wear life jackets when on the water
  • ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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