Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 4 at 8:51AM EDT until April 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 5:51am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
.Up to 1 inch of additional rainfall has fallen since Friday across
the Muskegon River Basin, and up to 3 inches across parts of the
Grand and Kalamazoo River Basins. This is expected to cause minor
flooding on several area rivers and potentially moderate flooding at
Comstock Park.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water overflows the banks into wooded
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 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