VALLEY LAKE, (HOLLY RECREATION AREA), OAKLAND COUNTY
BOAT LAUNCHApril 25, 2025
2025-04-25T23:45:00-04:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following counties, Macomb and Oakland. * WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 843 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Troy, Pontiac, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, Milford, Holly, Richmond, Romeo, Oxford, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Rochester, Clinton, Armada, Ortonville, Memphis, Clarkston, West Bloomfield and Macomb Township. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Valley Lake boat ramp, located at the Holly Recreation Area in Oakland County, Michigan, is a concrete boat ramp that provides access to Valley Lake. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the boat ramp is 20 feet wide and can accommodate small to medium-sized watercraft.
Valley Lake is a 38-acre lake that offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The lake is open to non-motorized and electric motor boats. However, gas-powered boats are not permitted on the lake.
The Holly Recreation Area website states that the boat ramp at Valley Lake is open from April through October. There is a daily fee of $11 for out-of-state vehicles and $9 for Michigan residents to access the Holly Recreation Area.
It is important to note that the information provided is accurate as of September 2021 and is subject to change. It is recommended to check with the Holly Recreation Area or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the latest information on Valley Lake boat ramp and its regulations.
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| PIGEON R NEAR CASEVILLE | 64cfs |
| RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING | 390cfs |
| RIVER RAISIN NEAR ADRIAN | 293cfs |
| OTTAWA RIVER AT UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO TOLEDO OH | 57cfs |
| TITTABAWASSEE RIVER AT MIDLAND | 1590cfs |
| WOLF CREEK AT HOLLAND OH | 22cfs |
| RIVER RAISIN NEAR MONROE | 492cfs |
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