Flood Warning Issued for Osceola and Newaygo 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 Osceola and Newaygo Counties in Michigan due to expected major flooding on the Muskegon River from late tonight.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western 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 Western Michigan.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Grand Rapids MI. It is effective from April 14, 2026, at 2:00 AM EDT, with the alert sent on April 13, 2026, at 11:28 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Osceola County and Newaygo County in Michigan, specifically along the Muskegon River at Evart, Newaygo, Croton, and Bridgeton.
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
Major flooding is forecast, with the river expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet. Generally 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in the headwaters areas, and the current stage at Evart is 10.8 feet. Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 14, 2026, at 2:00 AM EDT, and is expected to last until further notice, with the river rising above flood stage just after midnight tonight and cresting early Friday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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