River stage
Evart, Muskegon River
- River level
- 6.93 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 8.24 ft
- Recent low
- 6.76 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EVRM4
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 7.16 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.97 ft
In brief
The Muskegon River at Evart, MI read 6.93 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.07 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EVRM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.97 ft | 2014-04-16 |
| 2 | 14.99 ft | 1989-03-31 |
| 3 | 14.42 ft | 1959-04-09 |
| 4 | 14.37 ft | 1971-04-15 |
| 5 | 14.13 ft | 1957-07-12 |
| 6 | 14.07 ft | 1976-03-29 |
| 7 | 13.68 ft | 1945-06-03 |
| 8 | 13.30 ft | 1943-03-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
River is bankfull.
- 10.50 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.
- 11.00 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.
- 11.50 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.
- 12.00 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.
- 12.50 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.
- 14.00 ft
Expect major flooding in subdivisions along the Muskegon River upstream of Evart.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Muskegon River flooding at Evart?
No. The Muskegon River at Evart is at 6.93 ft, 3.07 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Evart?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Muskegon River has been at Evart?
The highest crest on record is 15.97 ft, on 2014-04-16.
Is the Muskegon River high or low right now at Evart?
At 6.93 ft it is higher than 26% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EVRM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04121500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.