Muskegon River near Croton Dam
Newaygo County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Flood water begins surrounding properties on Russel Road and Salmon Run in Croton Township, Cottonwood Flats and Gould Subdivision in Brooks Township. Expect major flooding of Devils Hole.
- 12 ft
Expect major flooding of 16 properties in Devils Hole.
- 11 ft
Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks Township.
- 10.5 ft
Flood water begins surrounding cottages in Devils Hole and Main Street in Brooks Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
- 10 ft
Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
- 9 ft
Expect minor flooding in low lying areas along the river.
- 8 ft
River is bankfull. River begins to exceed its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1986 | 16.8 ft | 23,200 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 12.89 ft | 15,600 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 11.55 ft | 12,300 cfs |
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