Station Name: MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR OXBOW, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 732 feet

Nearest Address:
Con Pow Co
Oxbow, MI 49349
Newaygo County

GPS Coordinates: 43.485857, -85.63060189

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 1:45PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, Clare, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Oceana. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Roadways with low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms may produce areas of 1 to 3 inch rain totals both Monday night and Tuesday night. - 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 14 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. .Another 1-2 inches of rain fell last night in the headwaters of the Muskegon River basin, with an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches expected across the area tonight and again Wednesday Night. As all this water works through the river systems, flooding is expected to worsen. Meanwhile, the Grand River basin will see a widespread 1-2 inches tonight, causing water levels to again rise to flood stage at a few locations. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet 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

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 14 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. .Another 1-2 inches of rain fell last night in the headwaters of the Muskegon River basin, with an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches expected across the area tonight and again Wednesday Night. As all this water works through the river systems, flooding is expected to worsen. Meanwhile, the Grand River basin will see a widespread 1-2 inches tonight, causing water levels to again rise to flood stage at a few locations. * 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 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet early Saturday morning. - 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 14 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:27 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. .Another 1-2 inches of rain fell last night in the headwaters of the Muskegon River basin, with an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches expected across the area tonight and again Wednesday Night. As all this water works through the river systems, flooding is expected to worsen. Meanwhile, the Grand River basin will see a widespread 1-2 inches tonight, causing water levels to again rise to flood stage at a few locations. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages in Devils Hole and Main Street in Brooks Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed. At 11.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.5 feet Friday evening. - 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 Watch issued April 14 at 10:09AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:15 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, Newaygo and Oceana. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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.