AREAS AFFECTED : NEWAYGO
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
.Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across the area over the
last week, with another 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected late tonight and
Saturday. If the additional rain amounts end up near the lower end
of that range, we may avoid river flooding, but if the numbers end
up on the higher end of that range we will likely develop minor
flooding along the Muskegon River at Newaygo and Bridgeton.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Tuesday morning.
* 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 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood