Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 3 at 11:49AM EDT until April 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 8:49am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
.Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across the area over the
last week, with another 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected late tonight and
Saturday. If the additional rain amounts end up near the lower end
of that range, we may avoid river flooding, but if the numbers end
up on the higher end of that range we will likely develop minor
flooding along the Muskegon River at Newaygo and Bridgeton.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The river is bankfull.
At 13.0 feet, Water overflows the banks into wooded areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Newaygo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov