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 13 at 11:28AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Generally 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours in the headwaters areas of the Muskegon River. As this water drains through the river system, widespread flooding is expected. Additional rounds of rain over the next several days will continue to make the flooding situation worse on the Muskegon River. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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 Monday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 10.9 feet early Friday afternoon. - 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 Warning issued April 13 at 11:28AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Generally 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours in the headwaters areas of the Muskegon River. As this water drains through the river system, widespread flooding is expected. Additional rounds of rain over the next several days will continue to make the flooding situation worse on the Muskegon River. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Womens Bend in Garfield Township. Felch Ave near Salmon run Campground and South River Lane become impassable. In addition, expect moderate flooding in Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed. 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 Monday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.9 feet early Friday afternoon. - 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 13 at 11:28AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Generally 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours in the headwaters areas of the Muskegon River. As this water drains through the river system, widespread flooding is expected. Additional rounds of rain over the next several days will continue to make the flooding situation worse on the Muskegon River. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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 Monday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.8 feet Friday evening. - 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.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:13 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 5:00 AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 107 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN CLARE GRATIOT ISABELLA MECOSTA MONTCALM OSCEOLA IN WEST CENTRAL MICHIGAN LAKE MASON MUSKEGON NEWAYGO OCEANA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, AVONDALE, BALDWIN, BIG RAPIDS, BRIDGETON, CHASE, CLARE, CROTON HEIGHTS, ELM HALL, EVART, FOREST HILL, FREMONT, GOWEN, GREENVILLE, HART, HAWKINS, HESPERIA, IDLEWILD, IRONS, ITHACA, LANGSTON, LEOTA, LITTLE POINT SABLE, LUDINGTON, MARION, MEARS, MOUNT PLEASANT, MUSKEGON, NEWAYGO, NORTON SHORES, PARIS, PISGAH HEIGHTS, REED CITY, REEMAN, RIVERDALE, SEARS, ST. HUBERTS, ST. LOUIS, STONY LAKE, TURK LAKE, WEARE, WINN, AND WOOSTER.