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Newaygo County Emergency Services
Thursday April 2nd, 2026 :: 12:50 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Watch until 02:00AM Tuesday

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .1 To 2 inches of rain has fallen in recent days, with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected over the next few days. The Muskegon River has begun to rise, and flooding may develop by this weekend.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Tuesday morning.

* 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 Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWAYGO

Instructions:

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Address/Location
Newaygo County Emergency Services
E Newell St
White Cloud, MI 49349

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-689-7354

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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