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 Warning issued April 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...Until Friday, April 24. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect major flooding of 16 properties in Devils Hole. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Friday, April 24. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 04/15/2014. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This exceeds the previous flood of record. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flood waters to be over South River Drive and Main Street near Maple Island Drive in Bridgeton Township. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in Leisure Land Subdivision...Freight Hill Subdivision... Bell Meadow Subdivision...Bridgeton Flats and Main Street in Bridgeton Township. At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 18.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.5 feet on 09/12/1986. - 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 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County. White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...White River near Whitehall. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of several cottages, canoe liveries, and farmland along the river. At 7.5 feet, Expect moderate flooding of farmlands and cottages along the river. High water reaches the first flood of some homes and canoe liveries along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.9 feet Friday, April 24. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 04/14/2014. - 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 17 at 11:35AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River near Caledonia. * WHEN...From this morning to early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 10.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.3 feet on 12/28/2008. - 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.