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Flood Warning

Status

Event Extended (Time) Active alert

Start Time

Tue 04/14/2026 02:00 PM EDT

End Time

Wed 04/15/2026 01:30 PM EDT

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Newaygo, MI

Headline

...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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1127 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026 ...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton. * WHEN...From this afternoon 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 Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.5 feet Friday evening. - 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 && LAT...LON 4335 8604 4345 8582 4346 8570 4342 8562 4338 8578 4328 8604

Technical Header

MIC123-151730- /O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0028.260414T1800Z-000000T0000Z/ /CROM4.2.ER.260414T1800Z.260418T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 1127 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026