Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Oxbow, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Hardy Dam; Hardy Dam Pond; Hardy Dam Reservoir Park; White Cloud, MI; Big Prarie, MI; Newaygo, MIStation 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
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Weather for Oxbow, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 46°F

Fri
H: 50°F
L: 35°F

Sat
H: 52°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 41°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 AM
Moonset: 11:36 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
11:06 AM - 12:36 AM2:44 AM - 4:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.8 feet Wednesday, April 15. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 04/30/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of basements in low lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in Robinson Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 18.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 04/10/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Lowell. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow 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 the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:03 AM EDT Wednesday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday, April 15. - 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
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday 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 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Wednesday, April 15. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 03/01/1971. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 12:45 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * 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 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 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - 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
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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: 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: 11:36 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
11:06 AM - 12:36 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: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 9:02 AM
Moonset: 1:49 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:32 AM - 11:02 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: 4:09 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
3:39 PM - 5:09 PM4:44 AM - 6:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
