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Sutton Drain

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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 108 ftΒ³/s over 66 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 04176000, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 108 ftΒ³/s over 66 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
86 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.51 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 108 ftΒ³/s over 66 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIVER RAISIN NEAR ADRIAN, MI (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sutton Drain

H: 86Β° L: 57Β°
Light rain
Light rain
67Β°
|
Feels like 69Β°
Precipitation
66%
Humidity
92%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
65Β°
3 AM
Cloudy
63Β°
6 AM
Clear
62Β°
9 AM
Overcast
65Β°
12 PM
Sunny
84Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
82Β°
6 PM
Cloudy
82Β°
9 PM
Light rain
67Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sutton Drain?
Sutton Drain is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Sutton Drain?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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