Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:28AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Newaygo, MI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...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...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages in
Devils Hole and Main Street in Brooks Township. Expect all public
river access sites to be closed.
At 11.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks
Township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 10.9 feet
early Friday afternoon.
- 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

Recommendations

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.