Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
.1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower
Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that
have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and
storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5
inches of rain, making flooding worse.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in
Brooks Township.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4
feet 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
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Newaygo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: