Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CROM4
River
Muskegon River
County
Newaygo, MI
Coordinates
43.4347°N, 85.6653°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Muskegon River near Croton Dam?
The Muskegon River near Croton Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04121970) 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 near Croton Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Muskegon River near Croton Dam is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Muskegon River rises?
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Where is the Muskegon River near Croton Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newaygo County, Michigan at coordinates 43.4347°N, 85.6653°W. USGS site number: 04121970. 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.