Can you swim here today?
Lyman Creek
Michigan · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 450415085153501, 7.3 miles away, reports a gage height of 7.25 ft near Lyman Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 450415085153501, as of Aug 23, 6:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Manistee and other areas. — NWS Gaylord MI
Gage height
7.25 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge INTERMEDIATE LAKE AT CENTRAL LAKE, MI (7.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.