Water Temperature of the Little Muskegon River in Croton, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Michigan Locations View Locations Near Me
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
Nearby Water Temperatures
Muskegon River, Croton, MI (3.5 mi)Muskegon River, Oxbow, MI (4.2 mi)
Muskegon River, Stanwood, MI (13.9 mi)
Muskegon River, Big Rapids, MI (19.3 mi)
Grand River, Grand Rapids, MI (28.4 mi)
Grand River, Grand Rapids, MI (31.6 mi)
Grand River, Eastmanville, MI (35.5 mi)
Lake Michigan, Holland, MI (50.1 mi)
Pine River, Hoxeyville, MI (53.4 mi)
Lake Michigan, Holland, MI (55.1 mi)
Kalamazoo River, Fennville, MI (59.8 mi)
Manistee River, Wellston, MI (59.8 mi)
Manistee River, Mesick, MI (65.4 mi)
Manistee River, Mesick, MI (69.7 mi)
Tittabawassee River, Freeland, MI (74 mi)
Weather for Croton, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 80°F
L: 46°F

Thu
H: 72°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 46°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 43°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 37°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 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
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 7.9 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on 05/19/2020. - 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 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 26 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Womens Bend in Garfield Township. Felch Ave near Salmon run Campground and South River Lane become impassable. In addition, expect moderate flooding in Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.5 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 05/19/2020. - 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 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flood waters to be over South River Drive and Main Street near Maple Island Drive in Bridgeton Township. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in Leisure Land Subdivision...Freight Hill Subdivision... Bell Meadow Subdivision...Bridgeton Flats and Main Street in Bridgeton Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 12.2 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 05/19/2020. - 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 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes affected by flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:43 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:43 AM EDT Tuesday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 01/01/2009. - 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 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 22 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:30 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Grand River at Lowell. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:53 AM EDT Monday, April 20 the stage was 15.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 03/09/1946. - 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: 4.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.88 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: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.84 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: 5.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.8 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:36 PM
Moonset: 4:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:19 AM - 11:49 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM3:35 AM - 5:05 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 10:21 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:05 AM - 12:35 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:11 PM - 4:41 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
