Galien River Flow Today
As of October 24, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Galien River is flowing at 38 cfs near Sawyer, MI — 78% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Galien 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 Sawyer, the Galien River is running 38 cfs — 78% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 78% of normal).
How the Galien 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
- Sawyer614 ft 38 cfs78%
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 Galien River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (78%).
Galien River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Galien River Near Sawyer MI
Oct 24, 2:15 AM · USGS 04096015 |
38 cfs | 78% | -2% | 6.51 ft | 614 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Galien River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Galien 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).
Galien River
The Galien River is a 30-mile-long river located in southwestern Michigan. It begins in La Porte County, Indiana, and flows through Berrien County, Michigan, before emptying into Lake Michigan. The river played an important role in the logging industry during the 19th century. The Galien River Watershed Conservation Plan was developed to protect the river's water quality and habitat. The hydrology of the river is influenced by urbanization and agricultural practices in the watershed. The river has several small dams and reservoirs, including the Madron Lake Dam, which was recently replaced due to safety concerns. The Galien River is a popular spot for fishing, kayaking, and nature viewing. It also serves as a source of irrigation for agriculture in the region.
Fishing near the Galien River
About the Galien River
How is the Galien River flowing right now?
As of October 24, 2026, the Galien River is flowing at 38 cfs near Sawyer, MI, about 78% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Galien River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Galien River is at 78% 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.