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The linked gauge for Orchard Lake reported 573.92 ft (relative to IGLD 1985) at its latest stored observation on Oct 9, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.41 ft).
Local gage height: 573.92 ft
-0.41 ft net change over past 30 days
Verified freshwater recreation waterbody
Brisk (50–60°F) · Cold shock risk · Wetsuit recommended
BELL BRANCH AT BEECH-DALY ROAD AT REDFORD, MI · Oct 9, 9:45 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 56.7°F at RIVER ROUGE AT SOUTHFIELD, MI (10.4 mi away) · Oct 9, 9:30 PM UTC
| Observation Date | Gage height (ft) | 24h Change | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 573.84 | +0.08 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 573.76 | -0.07 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 573.82 | -0.22 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 574.04 | +0.11 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 573.93 | -0.15 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 574.08 | -0.12 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 574.20 | +0.12 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 574.08 | +0.09 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 573.99 | -0.03 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 574.02 | -0.06 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 574.08 | -0.01 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | 574.09 | -0.03 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | 574.11 | -0.05 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | 574.17 | — | Provisional |
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Poor for swimming (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 59°F from a representative gauge 13.9 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 59°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.