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River stage

Muskegon River

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
4 of 4
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Muskegon River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Muskegon River levels, gauge by gauge

The Muskegon River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Bridgeton MI 7.21 ft 13.00 ft normal, steady
Croton Dam MI 4.54 ft 9.00 ft below flood stage
Evart MI 6.93 ft 12.00 ft normal, steady
Newaygo MI 7.25 ft 11.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Muskegon River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bridgeton, MI, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Bridgeton →

Other rivers nearby

Frequently asked questions

Is the Muskegon River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Muskegon River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Muskegon River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bridgeton is at 7.21 ft; Evart is at 6.93 ft; Newaygo is at 7.25 ft.

Where is the Muskegon River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Muskegon River in Michigan.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.