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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Little Muskegon River at Morley are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 8
Moderate Flood Stage: 7
Flood Stage: 6
Action Stage: 4
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 8.57 ft on 09/12/1986
(2) 6.98 ft on 07/18/1982
(3) 5.92 ft on 08/31/1975
(4) 5.90 ft on 03/15/2019
(5) 5.60 ft on 04/29/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 5.90 ft on 03/15/2019
(2) 5.40 ft on 06/23/2017
(3) 5.60 ft on 04/29/2011
(4) 5.00 ft on 03/14/2006
(5) 4.20 ft on 03/21/2005
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 1.51 ft on 07/28/1987
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8.57 Expect major flooding to occur in the area.
6 Widespread minor flooding of low lying areas with homes isolated by high water.
4 River is bankfull.
Photos
(1) Little Muskegon River near Morley looking downstream from gage on 130th Ave. Bridge.
(2) Little Muskegon River near Morley looking upstream from gage on 130th Ave. Bridge.
(3) NWS Staff gage on bridge abutment of 130th Ave. Bridge on the Little Muskegon River .
(4) Morley Dam located 5 miles downstream from NWS gage.
(5) Morley Pond located behind the Morley Dam.
(6) Little Muskegon River looking downstream from Morley Dam.

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