Newaygo County, MI

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In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM EDT – Friday 04/24 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.

Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.

Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.

Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.

Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan

Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.

White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.

Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.

What

Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

Muskegon River near Croton.

When

Until Friday evening.

Additional Details

- At 12:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Sunday was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 02/21/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.


Areas impacted

  • Newaygo, MI

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM EDT – Saturday 04/25 11:00 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.

Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.

Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.

Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.

Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan

Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.

White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.

Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.

What

Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

Where

Muskegon River at Bridgeton.

When

Until late Saturday evening.

Impacts

At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed.

Additional Details

- At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Sunday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.7 feet Sunday, April 26. - 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

What to do

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.


Areas impacted

  • Newaygo, MI

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM EDT – Sunday 04/26 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.

Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.

Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.

Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.

Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan

Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.

White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.

Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.

What

Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

Where

Muskegon River at Newaygo.

When

Until Sunday, April 26.

Impacts

At 15.0 feet, Expect the Bridge Street Bridge in the City of Newaygo to be closed. Expect major flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Women's Bend in Garfield Township and Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect moderate flooding on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect Flech Ave near the Anderson Flats area to be closed. Expect all public River Access Sites to be closed.

Additional Details

- At 11:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Sunday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 10.8 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 02/21/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.


Areas impacted

  • Newaygo, MI

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

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