Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Croton, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Croton Dam; Muskegon River Public Water Access SiteStation Name: MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR CROTON, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 679 feet
Nearest Address:
E Croton Dr
Croton, MI 49337
Newaygo County
GPS Coordinates: 43.43474558, -85.6653239
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Weather for Croton, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 64°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 52°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 60°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 66°F
L: 41°F

Mon
H: 65°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 AM
Moonset: 11:37 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:53 AM - 9:23 AM7:55 PM - 10:25 PM
Minor Periods
11:07 AM - 12:37 AM2:44 AM - 4:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 10:57AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 10:57 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until this evening. * 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 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Thursday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 9.8 feet Thursday, April 16. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 12/30/1984. - 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. 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 9 at 10:57AM EDT until April 9 at 11:07PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 10:57 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 11:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Grand River at Lowell. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * 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 8:03 AM EDT Wednesday, April 08 the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.2 feet Thursday, April 16. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 12/30/2008. - 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. 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 9 at 10:57AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 10:57 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until Wednesday 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 7:59 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:59 AM EDT Thursday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling to 11.4 feet Thursday, April 16. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 9 at 10:57AM EDT until April 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 10:57 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik subdivision occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:10 AM EDT Wednesday, April 08 the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:10 AM EDT Wednesday was -9999.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 13.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on 05/02/2009. - 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. 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: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 AM
Moonset: 11:37 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:53 AM - 9:23 AM7:55 PM - 10:25 PM
Minor Periods
11:07 AM - 12:37 AM2:44 AM - 4:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:43 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 8:14 AM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:44 AM - 10:14 AM8:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Minor Periods
12:11 AM - 1:41 PM3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:43 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 AM
Moonset: 1:49 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:33 AM - 11:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:19 PM - 2:49 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:43 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 9:50 AM
Moonset: 2:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM4:21 AM - 5:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:43 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 10:36 AM
Moonset: 4:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:06 AM - 12:36 AM
Minor Periods
3:40 PM - 5:10 PM4:44 AM - 6:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
