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 Newaygo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet early Saturday morning.
- 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

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.