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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Expect flood waters to be over South River
Drive and Main Street near Maple Island Drive in Bridgeton
Township. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of
Newaygo in Leisure Land Subdivision...Freight Hill Subdivision...
Bell Meadow Subdivision...Bridgeton Flats and Main Street in
Bridgeton Township.
At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to
be closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.8
feet Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.8 feet on 02/21/2018.
- 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:
Newaygo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov