Flood Warning until 08:00AM Thursday 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Expect significant flooding in the area of M66 and 9 mile, impacting homes in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, Timberlane Drive and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Roads become un-navigable in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Evacuation of homes in the flooded area may be necessary. Significant Road closures along River Road between 80th Avenue and M66. Flooding of homes in low lying areas along River Road between 80th Avenue and M66 also occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 9.7 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 04/01/1962. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: OSCEOLA, 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Address/Location
Osceola County MI Emergency Management
22054 Professional Dr
Reed City, MI 49677
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-832-6172
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP OSCEOLAEMD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning
