Shelby Township residents urged to stay off Clinton River due to increased water flow

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Shelby Township police are urging residents to stay off the Clinton River until further notice due to recent weather and increased water flow.

Police said the Clinton River is unsafe for any recreational use as of April 16. Unstable riverbanks, strong currents and hazardous debris created dangerous conditions and can increase the risk of injury or accidental drowning.

Authorities advise the following until the river is deemed safe for the public:

• Stay off and away from the river
• Do not walk, fish or recreate near the water
• Keep children and pets well back from the river’s edge
• Call 911 immediately to report any emergency