Station Name: MUSKEGON RIVER AT BIG RAPIDS, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet

Nearest Address:
877 S 3rd Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mecosta County

GPS Coordinates: 43.693634, -85.4675442

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 2 at 12:50PM EDT until April 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Fri April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .1 To 2 inches of rain has fallen in recent days, with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected over the next few days. The Muskegon River has begun to rise, and flooding may develop by this weekend. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water overflows the banks into wooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Watch issued April 2 at 12:50PM EDT until April 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Fri April 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .1 To 2 inches of rain has fallen in recent days, with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected over the next few days. The Muskegon River has begun to rise, and flooding may develop by this weekend. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 2 at 10:49AM EDT until April 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Fri April 3, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of property and homes adjacent to right bank of river along Ojibway Drive, Ottawa Drive, and Chippewa Drive 1 mile north of Sherman. Flooding of N11 Road between W14 Road and W16 Road 1 mile northwest of Mesick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 15.9 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 03/18/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.