Little Muskegon River at Morley
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 4.00 ft |
- 8.57 ftExpect major flooding to occur in the area.
- 6.00 ftWidespread minor flooding of low lying areas with homes isolated by high water.
- 4.00 ftRiver is bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| 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
27 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 12, 1986 | 8.57 ft |
| 2 | July 18, 1982 | 6.98 ft |
| 3 | August 31, 1975 | 5.92 ft |
| 4 | March 15, 2019 | 5.90 ft |
| 5 | April 29, 2011 | 5.60 ft |
| 6 | June 23, 2017 | 5.40 ft |
| 7 | October 1, 1986 | 5.34 ft |
| 8 | May 17, 1974 | 5.23 ft |
| 9 | April 26, 1976 | 5.06 ft |
| 10 | March 12, 1990 | 5.02 ft |
| 11 | March 14, 2006 | 5.00 ft |
| 12 | March 15, 1989 | 4.98 ft |
| 13 | January 31, 1988 | 4.68 ft |
| 14 | May 24, 2004 | 4.60 ft |
| 15 | August 26, 1972 | 4.53 ft |
| 16 | March 7, 2004 | 4.50 ft |
| 17 | December 29, 1984 | 4.45 ft |
| 18 | March 28, 1991 | 4.45 ft |
| 19 | March 21, 2005 | 4.20 ft |
| 20 | January 21, 1992 | 4.17 ft |
| 21 | June 2, 1970 | 3.94 ft |
| 22 | June 26, 1969 | 3.92 ft |
| 23 | January 19, 1973 | 3.84 ft |
| 24 | November 6, 1995 | 3.78 ft |
| 25 | March 29, 1993 | 3.73 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 15, 2019: 5.90 ft
- June 23, 2017: 5.40 ft
- April 29, 2011: 5.60 ft
- March 14, 2006: 5.00 ft
- March 21, 2005: 4.20 ft
- May 24, 2004: 4.60 ft
- March 7, 2004: 4.50 ft
- November 6, 1995: 3.78 ft
- March 29, 1993: 3.73 ft
- January 21, 1992: 4.17 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.