Michigan Flood Watch | Effective 04/12/2026 08:37

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 11:37AM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect significant flooding in the area of M-66 and 9 Mile, impacting homes in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Minor flooding of homes in low lying areas along Timberlane Drive, and River Road between 80th Avenue and M-66 also occurs. High water levels also begin to impact the Evart Water Treatment Plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description: 
Osceola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov