NEWAYGO CO. -- A flood warning continues for the Muskegon River near Croton.
The National Weather Service issued the flood Warning Wednesday evening. The flood stage is 9.00 feet. At the time of the warning the river was at 9.06 feet. As of 4pm Wednesday the river had risen to 10.47 feet and is currently forecasted to peak at 10.80 - 11.0 feet by Friday.
Areas directly impacted include Devil's Hole, Anderson Flats, Old Woman's Bend, Sycamore, 100th street, and Lower Bridgeton area.
Volunteers with Newaygo County Emergency Services have assessed low lying areas along the Muskegon River and met with homeowners in those areas.
As a result of the flood, 20 houses are currently affected with water surrounding them, Salmon Run Campground is closed, South River Drive by Maple Island Drive in Bridgeton Township is closed, and approximately 35 additional homes will be affected as the water continues to rise.
For your safety,
· Do not walk through a flooded area. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down.
· Don't drive through a flooded area. Just two feet of water can lift and move a car.
· Keep away from downed power lines and any other electrical wires.
· Keep a close eye on your surroundings. If your escape route starts to flood, please evacuate to a safe location.
If you feel it is unsafe to stay in your home due to flooding and you need to evacuate this evening and need assistance for sheltering, please contact the American Red Cross at 231-726-3555.
If you are experiencing flood damage or would like further information, please contact the Newaygo County Emergency Services Director Abby Watkins at 231-250-7516.
Food advisory below is in effect until 1:30 PM Friday:
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR OCEANA...ALLEGAN...VAN
BUREN...OTTAWA...OSCEOLA...NEWAYGO...MUSKEGON...MONTCALM...MECOSTA...
MASON...LAKE...KENT...KALAMAZOO...JACKSON...ISABELLA...IONIA...
INGHAM...GRATIOT...EATON...CLINTON...CLARE...CALHOUN AND BARRY
COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM EDT FRIDAY...
AT 1140 PM EDT...LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED THAT MINOR
FLOODING WAS OCCURRING ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA. MOST COUNTIES HAD
SOME ROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
Key: | Near Flood Stage | Minor Flooding | Moderate Flooding | Major Flooding |
Chippewa River |
Mt. Pleasant
MPTM4 | Isabella, | AT 10:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.0 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET. | FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY SATURDAY MORNING. |
Grand River |
Robinson Township
RBNM4 | Ottawa, | AT 5:02 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 13.3 FEET. | FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 14.0 FEET BY SUNDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. |
Comstock Park
CMPM4 | Kent, | AT 7:33 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. | FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET BY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY EVENING. |
Maple River |
Maple Rapids
MRPM4 | Clinton, | AT 7:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET. | FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.5 FEET BY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. |
Muskegon River |
Croton Dam
CROM4 | Newaygo, | AT 8:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET. | FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.7 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE TUESDAY MORNING. |
Evart
EVRM4 | Osceola, | AT 7:45 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET. | FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY MONDAY MORNING. |
Pine River |
Alma
ALMM4 | Gratiot, | AT 10:15 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.2 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET. | FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.4 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING. |
Portage River |
Vicksburg
VCKM4 | Kalamazoo, | AT 7:00 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.0 FEET. | FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET. | |