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 15 at 2:17PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:30 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 and Newaygo. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase expected floods on area rivers. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks Township. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet Friday morning. - 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet early 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * 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 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Friday evening. - 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

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 4:50PM EDT until April 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:50 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This is not related to, or an indication of, any developments associated with the possible overtopping of the Hesperia Dam which is upstream. The current flooding is a result of the general high water conditions on the White River. * WHERE...White River near Whitehall. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday 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 4:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - 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.