Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:28AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
.Generally 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours in the
headwaters areas of the Muskegon River. As this water drains through
the river system, widespread flooding is expected. Additional rounds
of rain over the next several days will continue to make the
flooding situation worse on the Muskegon River.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect major flooding in subdivisions
along the Muskegon River upstream of Evart.
At 14.5 feet, High water affects the Sewage Treatment Plant.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of
15.0 feet early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.0 feet on 03/31/1989.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Osceola, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov