Active AlertsNewaygo

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. .Water from heavy rains over the weekend continue to move into and through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring along sections of the Muskegon River as well as the Grand River. Flood conditions will begin to improve in the next day or two.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Muskegon River at Newaygo.
When: Until early Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 11.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Tuesday, March 24. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3 feet on 04/19/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.