Flood Warning Issued for Newaygo County, 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 County, Michigan, due to expected moderate flooding on the Muskegon River starting Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Newaygo 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, Michigan.
Flood Warning in Newaygo County, Michigan
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, MI, has issued a Flood Warning. This alert is effective from April 14, 2026, and will continue until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Newaygo County, Michigan, specifically the Muskegon River at Bridgeton, including areas such as Leisure Land Subdivision, Freight Hill Subdivision, Bell Meadow Subdivision, Bridgeton Flats, and Main Street in Bridgeton Township.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast, with the Muskegon River expected to rise above the flood stage of 13.0 feet and crest at 16.8 feet. This follows 2-4 inches of rain in the headwaters areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective from late Tuesday evening on April 14, 2026, until further notice, with the river expected to crest on Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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