Muskegon River at Evart
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 1:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.90 ftSat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 15.97 ft2014
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftExpect major flooding in subdivisions along the Muskegon River upstream of Evart.
- 12.50 ftExpect 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.
- 12.00 ftExpect 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.
- 11.50 ftExpect 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.
- 11.00 ftOver 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.
- 10.50 ftFlood 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.
- 10.00 ftRiver is bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
95 crests on NOAA’s list since 1931.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 16, 2014 | 15.97 ft |
| 2 | March 31, 1989 | 14.99 ft |
| 3 | April 9, 1959 | 14.42 ft |
| 4 | April 15, 1971 | 14.37 ft |
| 5 | July 12, 1957 | 14.13 ft |
| 6 | March 29, 1976 | 14.07 ft |
| 7 | June 3, 1945 | 13.68 ft |
| 8 | March 31, 1943 | 13.30 ft |
| 9 | April 15, 1965 | 13.07 ft |
| 10 | May 22, 2020 | 13.05 ft |
| 11 | March 18, 1946 | 13.00 ft |
| 12 | April 30, 2011 | 12.96 ft |
| 13 | March 22, 1948 | 12.86 ft |
| 14 | November 1, 1991 | 12.60 ft |
| 15 | April 20, 2013 | 12.52 ft |
| 16 | April 12, 1947 | 12.46 ft |
| 17 | April 4, 1952 | 12.28 ft |
| 18 | April 1, 1962 | 12.28 ft |
| 19 | March 29, 1986 | 12.15 ft |
| 20 | March 26, 1938 | 12.12 ft |
| 21 | March 15, 2006 | 12.08 ft |
| 22 | April 4, 1950 | 12.05 ft |
| 23 | April 3, 1998 | 12.00 ft |
| 24 | June 30, 1969 | 11.93 ft |
| 25 | April 2, 2016 | 11.93 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 5, 2025: 11.02 ft
- March 15, 2024: 8.87 ft
- April 6, 2023: 11.40 ft
- April 7, 2022: 11.07 ft
- March 12, 2021: 9.12 ft
- May 22, 2020: 13.05 ft
- April 20, 2019: 11.02 ft
- February 22, 2018: 11.35 ft
- June 23, 2017: 10.02 ft
- April 20, 2017: 10.46 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.