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Prairie River Lake
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 63 years).
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04097540, as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 63 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 47 ft³/s over 63 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR NOTTAWA, MI (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prairie River Lake?
- Prairie River Lake is a lake in Michigan.
- Can you swim at Prairie River Lake?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Prairie River Lake rated?
- Prairie River Lake in Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 20 reviews.
- What amenities does Prairie River Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Prairie River Lake include camping-nearby.
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