...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure Land Subdivision in Bridgeton Township.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.7 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 12/31/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWAYGO, MI
Instructions:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
