Station Name: MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR STANWOOD, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 856 feet

Nearest Address:
10 Mile Rd
Stanwood, MI 49346
Mecosta County

GPS Coordinates: 43.61308, -85.4778209

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued January 27 at 4:05PM EST until January 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:05 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding along the Muskegon River remains possible due to an ice jam. * WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the following county, Newaygo. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Ice jams are notoriously unpredictable. Low-lying areas along the Muskegon River that are prone to flooding may see rapidly changing water levels as ice shifts and adjusts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 318 PM EST, An ice jam was reported by local authorities on the Muskegon river in southern Newaygo County. The river gauge at Newaygo shows water levels remaining at minor flood stage as of Tuesday afternoon. - As the river freezes up, ice can restrict the flow of the river and cause rises and falls in water level. While flooding associated with freeze up ice jams is typically minor, conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newaygo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued January 28 at 4:22PM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:22 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding along the Muskegon River remains possible due to an ice jam. * WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the following county, Newaygo. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Ice jams are notoriously unpredictable. Low-lying areas along the Muskegon River that are prone to flooding may see rapidly changing water levels as ice shifts and adjusts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 418 PM EST, an ice jam continues to be reported by local authorities on the Muskegon river in southern Newaygo County. The river gauge at Newaygo shows water levels remaining at minor flood stage as of Wednesday afternoon. - As the river freezes up, ice can restrict the flow of the river and cause rises and falls in water level. While flooding associated with freeze up ice jams is typically minor, conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newaygo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 9:35AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:35 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches. * WHERE...Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Visibilities may rapidly fluctuate.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 3:06PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:50PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. Air temperatures as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Wexford County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest period will be late tonight into very early Thursday.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.