Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:27AM 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...

Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan...

Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan...

Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

.Another 1-2 inches of rain fell last night in the headwaters of the
Muskegon River basin, with an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches expected
across the area tonight and again Wednesday Night. As all this water
works through the river systems, flooding is expected to worsen.
Meanwhile, the Grand River basin will see a widespread 1-2 inches
tonight, causing water levels to again rise to flood stage at a few
locations.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet Saturday morning.
- 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

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.