Flood Warning Issued for Newaygo and Osceola Counties in Michigan
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Newaygo and Osceola Counties in Michigan due to expected minor flooding on the Muskegon River from recent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Newaygo County and Osceola County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids MI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Newaygo County and Osceola County, Michigan.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Grand Rapids MI. The alert type is Flood Warning, with an effective time starting from April 13, 2026, at 11:28 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Newaygo County and Osceola County in Michigan, specifically along the Muskegon River at Evart, Newaygo, near Croton, and at Bridgeton.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the Muskegon River near Croton expected to rise above its flood stage of 9.0 feet and crest at 10.9 feet early on Friday afternoon. Generally, 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the headwaters areas in the last 24 hours, and additional rain may worsen conditions.
Timeline
The warning is effective from Tuesday evening on April 14, 2026, until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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