Increasing Ice Jam Threat: Be alert for Ice Jams and possible flooding near rivers through next week (01/22/2026-01/30/2026)
What to Expect
- Bitterly cold temperatures will lead to an increase of ice on area rivers through this weekend
- Localized, rapid water rises may occur with little to no notice
Current Conditions
Three USGS River Gauges are used to determine the river levels. As of 10:00 am, the Muskegon River near
- Croton was at 4.78 feet with flows at 1,090 cubic feet per second. Flood stage is at 9.0 feet.
- Newaygo was at 7.48 feet. Flood stage is at 11.0 feet.
- Bridgeton was at 10.89 feet and rising. Flood stage is at 13.0 feet.
What you Should Do
- Those along rivers should prepare for rising water and potential ice jams and flooding
- Monitor river observations and forecasts at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/grr#
- Contact the National Weather Service by
