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North Branch Thunder Bay River
River · Maple Ridge Township, Michigan
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Manistee; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04133501, as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Manistee; Beaver Island and surrounding islands; Charlevoix. — NWS Gaylord MI
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 314 ft³/s over 60 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 314 ft³/s over 60 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge THUNDER BAY RIVER AT HERRON ROAD NEAR BOLTON, MI (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Branch Thunder Bay River?
- North Branch Thunder Bay River is a river in Maple Ridge Township, Michigan.
- Can you swim at North Branch Thunder Bay River?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is North Branch Thunder Bay River rated?
- North Branch Thunder Bay River in Maple Ridge Township, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
- What amenities does North Branch Thunder Bay River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at North Branch Thunder Bay River include camping-nearby.
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