Major Flood
14 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Expect major flooding in subdivisions along the Muskegon River upstream of Evart.
12.5 ft
Expect significant flooding in the area of M66 and 9 mile, impacting homes in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, Timberlane Drive and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Roads become un-navigable in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Evacuation of homes in the flooded area may be necessary. Significant Road closures along River Road between 80th Avenue and M66. Flooding of homes in low lying areas along River Road between 80th Avenue and M66 also occurs.
12 ft
Expect significant flooding in the area of M66 and 9 mile, impacting homes in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Minor flooding of homes in low lying areas along Timberlane Drive, and River Road between 80th Avenue and M66 also occurs.
11.5 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas upstream of Evart. In the Jeffery subdivision, flooding begins to surround and impact crawl spaces of over a dozen homes along Linden Road, Riverside Road, and Muskegon Trail. Trout Road is under water and high water surrounds homes in the Doc and Tom subdivision along Trout Drive and Miller Road.
11 ft
Over a dozen homes are surrounded by water in the Jeffery subdivision. Portions of Linden Road, Riverside Road, and Muskegon Trail begin to be covered by water. High water also begins to surround several homes in the Doc and Tom subdivision along Trout Road which is located off of 9 mile road, east of M66.
10.5 ft
Flood waters begin to surround homes upstream of Evart in the Jeffery subdivision along Linden and Riverside Roads. Portions of Linden and Riverside Roads in the Jeffery subdivision begin to go underwater. High water also begins to cover Trout Drive in the Doc and Tom subdivision located just east of M66 off of 9 Mile Road.
10 ft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2014 | 15.97 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1989 | 14.99 ft | 9,040 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1959 | 14.42 ft | 7,750 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EVRM4
River
Muskegon River
County
Osceola, MI
Coordinates
43.8992°N, 85.2553°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Muskegon River at Evart?
The Muskegon River at Evart gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04121500) 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 Evart?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Muskegon River at Evart is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Muskegon River rises?
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Where is the Muskegon River at Evart gauge located?
The gauge is located in Osceola County, Michigan at coordinates 43.8992°N, 85.2553°W. USGS site number: 04121500. 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.