Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Another round of rain currently falling across the Muskegon River basin will put another 1.0 to 1.5 inches of rain into the watershed. This will likely push portions of the river near Newaygo and Bridgeton slightly above minor flood stage in the coming days.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Wednesday, April 09.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.4 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 04/30/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWAYGO, MI

Instructions:

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.