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Waldo 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 533 ftΒ³/s over 90 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 04156000, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 533 ftΒ³/s over 90 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Midland; Bay; Saginaw. β€” NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
418 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.95 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 533 ftΒ³/s over 90 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TITTABAWASSEE RIVER AT MIDLAND, MI (9.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Waldo Drain

H: 81Β° L: 63Β°
Light rain
Light rain
72Β°
|
Feels like 72Β°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
71%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
6.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
67Β°
3 AM
Overcast
64Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68Β°
12 PM
Light rain
69Β°
3 PM
Light rain
74Β°
6 PM
Patchy light rain
78Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waldo Drain?
Waldo Drain is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Waldo Drain?
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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