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SwedenMuskegon River near Croton water level
River gauge, Muskegon River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,370 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
What this means
The Muskegon River near Croton is at 4.84 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.16 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.82 ft and 5.00 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.80 ftSeptember 12, 1986
Floating and fishing near Muskegon River near Croton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 4.16 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 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.
- 12.00 ft
- Expect major flooding of 16 properties in Devils Hole.
- 11.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks Township.
- 10.50 ft
- Flood water begins surrounding cottages in Devils Hole and Main Street in Brooks Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
- 10.00 ft
- Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
- 9.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding in low lying areas along the river.
- 8.00 ft
- River is bankfull. River begins to exceed its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
- 4.84 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.80 ft | September 12, 1986 |
| 2 | 12.89 ft | April 15, 2014 |
| 3 | 11.55 ft | February 21, 2018 |
| 4 | 11.11 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 5 | 10.64 ft | April 29, 2011 |
| 6 | 10.45 ft | May 24, 2004 |
| 7 | 10.33 ft | May 19, 2020 |
| 8 | 10.08 ft | March 15, 2019 |
| 9 | 9.88 ft | January 30, 2013 |
| 10 | 9.52 ft | May 10, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Muskegon River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon River at EvartRiver gauge, Muskegon River | 7.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 38 mi |
| Muskegon River at Bridge Street at NewaygoRiver gauge, Muskegon River | 7.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Muskegon River at BridgetonRiver gauge, Muskegon River | 7.49 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Muskegon River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Little Muskegon River | 177 cfs | Low | −8.0 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Rogue River near RockfordRiver gauge, Rogue River | 3.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| White River near WhitehallRiver gauge, White River | 1.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 29 mi |
| Bear Creek near MuskegonRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 7.3 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 30 mi |
| Grand River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River | 1.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 33 mi |
| Flat River at SmyrnaRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 33 mi |
| Grand River near EastmanvilleRiver gauge, Grand River | 1,680 cfs | Very low | +140 cfs | 34 mi |
| Grand River at AdaRiver gauge, Grand River | 6.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.33 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Muskegon River near Croton?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.16 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Muskegon River near Croton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 4.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Muskegon River near Croton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Muskegon River near Croton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Muskegon River near Croton?
The highest level on record is 16.80 ft on September 12, 1986.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04121970(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.43475, -85.66532(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.84 ft | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,370 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Muskegon River near Croton (usgs:04121970). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/muskegon-river-near-croton
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