Station Name: LITTLE MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 781 feet

Nearest Address:
7100-6900 Stephen Miller Dr
Croton, MI 49337
Newaygo County

GPS Coordinates: 43.43085818, -85.5955989

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 22 at 11:14AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 AM

ESFGRR Bitterly cold temperatures moving into Michigan over the next few days will increase the risk of ice jams on rivers. While many locations have already frozen over, ongoing ice growth will continue to increase in any open water areas. These temperatures have not been seen for many years in West Michigan, which means that some areas that don't typically experience river ice jams may have issues this year. Ice jams can result in water levels rising much more quickly than usual, which can catch people off guard. Anyone living or working near rivers in West Michigan should prepare now for potential river ice and rising water levels. While temperatures warm up a bit early next week, this overall cold weather pattern will continue through at least next week, which will keep ice locked in place on the rivers. You can always find the latest river level information at water.noaa. gov

Flood Advisory issued January 24 at 2:30PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding along the Muskegon River remains possible due to an ice jam. * WHERE...Along the Muskegon River in Newaygo County, downriver of Croton Dam, around the city of Newaygo and toward Bridgeton * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low lying areas along the Muskegon River that are prone to flooding may see rapidly changing water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 215 PM EST, An ice jam was reported by local authorities on the Muskegon river in southern Newaygo County. The river gauge at Newaygo shows water levels remaining at minor flood stage as of Saturday afternoon. - As the river freezes up, ice can restrict the flow of the river and cause rises and falls in water level. Flooding due to freeze-up ice jams is typically minor, but can be unpredictable.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.