Clam River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Clam River is flowing at 63 cfs at Vogel Center, MI — 69% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Clam River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Vogel Center, the Clam River is running 63 cfs — 69% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 69% of normal).
How the Clam River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Vogel Center1,134 ft 63 cfs69%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Clam River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (69%).
Clam River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Clam River At Vogel Center MI
Oct 15, 2:15 AM · USGS 04121300 |
63 cfs | 69% | -3% | 2.68 ft | 1,134 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Clam River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Clam River
The Clam River is a waterway located in Northern Michigan. It is approximately 27 miles in length and was initially used to transport lumber during the late 1800s. The river is fed by several tributaries and eventually flows into Torch Lake. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Garfield Dam and the Hodenpyl Dam. The Garfield Dam creates a reservoir used for hydroelectric power and flood control, while the Hodenpyl Dam creates a reservoir used for fishing and recreational activities. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
About the Clam River
How is the Clam River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Clam River is flowing at 63 cfs at Vogel Center, MI, about 69% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Clam River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Clam River is at 69% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.