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 12 at 1:40PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Mecosta and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, 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 become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms in the area through Sunday night are expected to produce another inch of rain in portions of the watch area. Additional thunderstorms Monday night through Tuesday night are possible and could increase the potential for flooding. - 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 Watch issued April 12 at 11:37AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure Land Subdivision in Bridgeton Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 11:37AM EDT until April 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...From Monday evening to Sunday, April 19. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the area of Sycamore Flats in Ashland Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 11:37AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:55AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Abrigador Trail is underwater and minor flooding of homes occurs along Abrigador Trail and Willow Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:39 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The river crested at 15.47 feet on Wednesday, April 8, and has been falling over the past few days. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...A higher crest of 16.4 feet occurred on 05/21/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.