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Phelps Lake Drain

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04150800, as of Aug 22, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 26 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
380 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.95 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 26 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CASS RIVER AT WAHJAMEGA, MI (6.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Phelps Lake Drain

H: 72° L: 61°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
66°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
85%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Light rain
64°
12 PM
Moderate rain
72°
3 PM
Moderate rain
68°
6 PM
Heavy rain
71°
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phelps Lake Drain?
Phelps Lake Drain is a river in Michigan.
Can you swim at Phelps Lake Drain?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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