Water Temperature of the Little Muskegon River in Croton, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Huron-Manistee National Forests; Newaygo, MI; Oak Grove, MIStation 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
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Weather for Croton, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 52°F
L: 32°F

Tue
H: 63°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 68°F
L: 40°F

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 46°F

Fri
H: 69°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 4:50 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:25 AM - 6:55 AM4:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Minor Periods
8:03 AM - 9:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Sunday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 02/21/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until Sunday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Expect the Bridge Street Bridge in the City of Newaygo to be closed. Expect major flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Women's Bend in Garfield Township and Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect moderate flooding on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect Flech Ave near the Anderson Flats area to be closed. Expect all public River Access Sites to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Sunday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 10.8 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 02/21/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 25 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...Until late Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Sunday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.7 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 02/21/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 3:15AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 1:29PM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:29 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...White River near Whitehall. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of several cottages, canoe liveries, and farmland along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Sunday was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.9 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.5 feet on 05/17/1974. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 4:50 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:25 AM - 6:55 AM4:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Minor Periods
8:03 AM - 9:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 5:55 PM
Moonset: 1:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM5:25 PM - 7:55 PM
Minor Periods
9:03 AM - 10:33 AM12:43 AM - 2:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 6:58 PM
Moonset: 2:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
10:14 AM - 11:44 AM1:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 3:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:34 AM - 10:04 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM2:32 AM - 4:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM8:18 PM - 10:48 PM
Minor Periods
12:47 AM - 2:17 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
