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Sanford 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 22 (median 64 ftΒ³/s over 39 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 04152238, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 64 ftΒ³/s over 39 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
64 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.45 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 64 ftΒ³/s over 39 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH BRANCH TOBACCO RIVER NEAR BEAVERTON, MI (9.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sanford Creek

H: 80Β° L: 60Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77Β°
|
Feels like 70Β°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
45%
Wind
18 mph
UV Index
6
Water Conditions:
πŸ„Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
64Β°
3 AM
Clear
60Β°
6 AM
Patchy light drizzle
62Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72Β°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
80Β°
6 PM
Light rain
74Β°
9 PM
Moderate rain at times
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sanford Creek?
Sanford Creek is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Sanford 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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