Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo reservoir
Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo
Austin Lake is a natural inland lake situated in Portage, Michigan. The lake was formed during the last ice age and has evolved over time to become a popular recreational spot. The lake is fed by three primary surface flow providers, including Portage Creek, which enters the lake through Austin Lake Park. The hydrology of the lake is also impacted by the surrounding snowpack, which can lead to increased runoff during the winter months. The lake is used for recreational activities, such as boating, swimming, and fishing. Additionally, the lake provides water for agricultural use, such as irrigation for nearby farms. In recent years, efforts have been made to control water quality through a variety of measures, including the implementation of a watershed protection plan.
Daily levels at Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Portage Creek At Kalamazoo | 12 cfs | → |
| West Fork Portage Creek Near Oshtemo | 9 cfs | → |
| Portage Creek At Kalamazoo | 50 cfs | → |
| Kalamazoo River At Comstock | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Augusta Creek Near Augusta | 40 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph River At Three Rivers | 2,230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo.
⚓ Boat launches
- Lillian Court 216, Charter Township Of Comstock
- Plaza Avenue Charter Township Of Comstock
- Charter Township Of Comstock
- East Michigan Avenue 188, Galesburg
- East M N Avenue Charleston Township
- Charleston Township
Track Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo
Where does the data for Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Austin Lake Near Kalamazoo.