Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed.
16 ft
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.
15.5 ft
Expect flood waters to begin surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Bell Meadow Subdivision and Main Street in Bridgeton Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land Subdivision and Freight Hill Subdivsion in Bridgeton Township. Expect all Public River Access Sites to be closed.
15 ft
Expect flood water to begin surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Freight Hill Subdivision and 9230 main Street in Bridgeton Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land Subdivision. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
14 ft
Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure Land Subdivision in Bridgeton Township.
13 ft
Water overflows the banks into wooded areas.
12 ft
The river is bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | 16.82 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| May 18, 2020 | 15.81 ft | 9,390 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 15.8 ft | 9,380 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDGM4
River
Muskegon River
County
Newaygo, MI
Coordinates
43.3472°N, 85.9395°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Muskegon River at Bridgeton?
The Muskegon River at Bridgeton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04122025) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Muskegon River at Bridgeton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Muskegon River at Bridgeton is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Muskegon River rises?
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Where is the Muskegon River at Bridgeton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newaygo County, Michigan at coordinates 43.3472°N, 85.9395°W. USGS site number: 04122025. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.