Muskegon River near Croton, MI
Is Muskegon River near Croton, MI flooding right now?
Muskegon River near Croton, MI measured 4.52 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.52 ft
Streamflow
1,090 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.8 ft on Fri, Sep 12, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 7.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.8 ft | 1986-09-12 |
| 12.89 ft | 2014-04-15 |
| 11.55 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 11.11 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 10.64 ft | 2011-04-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Muskegon River near Oak Grove, MI | 3.5 mi | Newaygo County |
| Muskegon River at Newaygo, MI | 6.9 mi | Newaygo County |
| Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo, MI | 7.3 mi | Newaygo County |
| Muskegon River at Bridgeton, MI | 15.0 mi | Newaygo County |
| Little Muskegon River near Morley, MI | 16.8 mi | Mecosta County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.