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Lawton Drain

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren.

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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04102148, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Mason; Oceana; Muskegon; Ottawa; Allegan; Van Buren. NWS Grand Rapids MI
Streamflow
54 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.05 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH BRANCH PAW PAW RIVER NEAR PAW PAW, MI (2.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lawton Drain

H: 77° L: 56°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
74°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
49%
Wind
17 mph
UV Index
6.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
56°
9 AM
Patchy light drizzle
61°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
6 PM
Sunny
66°
9 PM
Clear
61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lawton Drain?
Lawton Drain is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Lawton Drain?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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