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

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 2:17PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, Muskegon and Newaygo. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase expected floods on area rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet early Saturday morning. - 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Friday evening. - 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:52PM EDT until April 16 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:52 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Mecosta. In west central Michigan, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1152 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - 1 to 2 inches have fallen over the two hours over the White River and will flow back to Whitehall and Montague. Fremont, Hesperia and Newaygo have all received 2 to 4 inches of rainfall over the last few days which will cause any additional rain to be runoff. Rainfall will continue overnight into early Thursday morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Muskegon, Big Rapids, Newaygo, White Cloud, Muskegon Heights, Fremont, Roosevelt Park, North Muskegon, Whitehall, Montague, Lakewood Club, Hesperia, Morley, Mecosta, Canadian Lakes, Norton Shores, Dalton, Croton, Holton and Bridgeton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.