Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo water level

Name: Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Muskegon River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.54ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT (55 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo is at 7.54 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.46 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 3.46 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 7.36 ft and 7.64 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 15.13 ftFebruary 21, 2018

Floating and fishing near Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 3.46 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Expect the Bridge Street Bridge in the City of Newaygo to be closed. Expect major flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Women's Bend in Garfield Township and Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect moderate flooding on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect Flech Ave near the Anderson Flats area to be closed. Expect all public River Access Sites to be closed.
14.00 ft: Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Womens Bend in Garfield Township. Felch Ave near Salmon run Campground and South River Lane become impassable. In addition, expect moderate flooding in Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
13.00 ft: Flood waters begin surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Sugarbush Lane and 100th Ave in Ashland Township. Expect minor flooding in Old Womens's Bend and Anderson Flats in Garfield Township. Expect water to come over Felch Ave near Salmon Run Campground and South River Lane. Expect all public River Access Sites to be closed.
12.50 ft: Flood water begins surrounding properties downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Old Women's Bend and Anderson Flats in Garfield Township. Expect minor flooding in Sycamore Flats.
12.00 ft: Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the area of Sycamore Flats in Ashland Township.
11.00 ft: The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
10.00 ft: River is bankfull. River begins to exceed its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
7.54 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: 9 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.13 ft	February 21, 2018
2	14.59 ft	January 31, 2019
3	13.53 ft	May 19, 2020
4	13.46 ft	March 16, 2019
5	12.18 ft	October 2, 2019
6	11.87 ft	October 25, 2017
7	11.46 ft	April 30, 2020
8	11.37 ft	December 31, 2019
9	11.28 ft	April 6, 2023
10	11.26 ft	April 19, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:04 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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	−0.03 ft	43 mi
Muskegon River near CrotonRiver gauge, Muskegon River	4.88 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	7 mi
Muskegon River at BridgetonRiver gauge, Muskegon River	7.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Muskegon River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Little Muskegon River	172 cfs	Low	−7.0 cfs	11 mi
White River near WhitehallRiver gauge, White River	1.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	22 mi
Bear Creek near MuskegonRiver gauge, Bear Creek	7.3 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	23 mi
Rogue River near RockfordRiver gauge, Rogue River	3.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	26 mi
Grand River near EastmanvilleRiver gauge, Grand River	1,730 cfs	Low	−50.0 cfs	29 mi
Grand River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River	1.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	32 mi
Grand River at State Highway M-11 at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Grand River	1,940 cfs	Low	−210.0 cfs	35 mi
Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Buck Creek	4.63 ft	Below flood stage	±0	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 3.46 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 at Bridge Street at Newaygo today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the water level was 7.54 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo?

The highest level on record is 15.13 ft on February 21, 2018.

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.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04122001 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.41694, -85.80833 (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	7.54 ft	2026-10-20 21:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Muskegon River at Bridge Street at Newaygo (usgs:04122001). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/muskegon-river-at-bridge-street-at-newaygo

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