Flood Warning Issued for Newaygo, 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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A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Newaygo, Michigan, due to expected moderate flooding on the Muskegon River starting Tuesday morning.
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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.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Grand Rapids MI. This alert is effective from April 13, 2026, with onset on April 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Newaygo County, Michigan, specifically areas along the Muskegon River at Newaygo, including Anderson Flats, Old Womens Bend in Garfield Township, Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. It also mentions Osceola County for related river impacts.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast. The Muskegon River at Newaygo is expected to rise above the flood stage of 11.0 feet, reaching a crest of 14.9 feet. Generally, 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the headwaters areas, contributing to the flooding.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 13, 2026, at 11:28 AM EDT, with onset on April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. It expires on April 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM EDT, but flooding is expected from Tuesday morning until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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