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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 175 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04127997, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 175 ft³/s over 84 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
212 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.85 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 175 ft³/s over 84 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STURGEON RIVER AT WOLVERINE, MI (15.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Black River

H: 73° L: 59°
Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
62°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
77%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
62°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
6 PM
Light rain
66°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black River?
Black River is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Black River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Black River rated?
Black River in Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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Michigan 49765

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