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Clinton River
River · Pontiac, Michigan
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Use cautionLive flow only — 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 43 ft³/s over 55 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — 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. — USGS gauge 04161000, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 43 ft³/s over 55 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 43 ft³/s over 55 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CLINTON RIVER AT AUBURN HILLS, MI (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clinton River?
- Clinton River is a river in Pontiac, Michigan.
- Can you swim at Clinton River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Clinton River rated?
- Clinton River in Pontiac, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.
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