Little Muskegon River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Little Muskegon River is flowing at 174 cfs near Oak Grove, MI — 64% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Muskegon River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Oak Grove, the Little Muskegon River is running 174 cfs — 64% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 64% of normal).
How the Little Muskegon River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Oak Grove756 ft 174 cfs64%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Muskegon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (64%).
Little Muskegon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Muskegon River Near Oak Grove MI
Oct 15, 2:30 AM · USGS 04121944 |
174 cfs | 64% | -3% | 3.21 ft | 756 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Little Muskegon River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Dam In T13N, R10W To Croton Dam Pond In T12N, R11W Gauge: Oak Grove |
No live range | 174 cfs | 2,109–4,155 cfs typical | I–III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Muskegon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Muskegon River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Little Muskegon River
The Little Muskegon River, located in Michigan, is approximately 51 miles in length and flows into the Muskegon River. The river has a rich history, with early settlements dating back to the mid-1800s. The hydrology of the river is heavily influenced by several reservoirs and dams, including the Rogers Dam constructed in 1915 and the Croton Dam constructed in 1907, both of which serve as sources of hydroelectric power. The river also supports diverse recreational and agricultural uses, including fishing, kayaking, and irrigation for crop production. However, the river has faced challenges with water quality due to pollution from agriculture and urban runoff. Conservation efforts have been implemented in recent years to protect the river and its ecosystem.
Fishing near the Little Muskegon River
About the Little Muskegon River
How is the Little Muskegon River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Little Muskegon River is flowing at 174 cfs near Oak Grove, MI, about 64% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Muskegon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Muskegon River is at 64% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Is the Little Muskegon River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.