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SwedenKawkawlin River at State Park Drain at Bay City water level
River gauge, Kawkawlin River, Michigan, United States
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What this means
The latest river stage reported for Kawkawlin River at State Park Drain at Bay City is 11.89 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.04 ft and 12.85 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay CityRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 2,140 cfs | Normal | +1,980 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at SaginawRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 170 cfs | Very low | −2,200.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Tittabawassee River at MidlandRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 9.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 17 mi |
| Swan Creek at Frost Road near FrostRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 3.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Chippewa River at S Homer Road near MidlandRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 14.17 ft | Highest on record | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Cass River at FrankenmuthRiver gauge, Cass River | 3.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Flint River near FostersRiver gauge, Flint River | 129 cfs | Low | +2.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Tittabawassee River at SanfordRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 326 cfs | Low | −145.0 cfs | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Kawkawlin River at State Park Drain at Bay City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:02 AM EDT, the water level was 11.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kawkawlin River at State Park Drain at Bay City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kawkawlin River at State Park Drain at Bay City normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04143600(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.65163, -83.89779(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 11.89 ft | 2026-10-20 12:02 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kawkawlin River at State Park Drain at Bay City (usgs:04143600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/kawkawlin-river-at-state-park-drain-at-bay-city
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer