Muskegon River at Bridgeton
Newaygo County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed.
- 16 ft
Expect flood waters to be over South River Drive and Main Street near Maple Island Drive in Bridgeton Township. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in Leisure Land Subdivision...Freight Hill Subdivision...Bell Meadow Subdivision...Bridgeton Flats and Main Street in Bridgeton Township.
- 15.5 ft
Expect flood waters to begin surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Bell Meadow Subdivision and Main Street in Bridgeton Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land Subdivision and Freight Hill Subdivsion in Bridgeton Township. Expect all Public River Access Sites to be closed.
- 15 ft
Expect flood water to begin surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Freight Hill Subdivision and 9230 main Street in Bridgeton Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land Subdivision. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
- 14 ft
Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure Land Subdivision in Bridgeton Township.
- 13 ft
Water overflows the banks into wooded areas.
- 12 ft
The river is bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | 16.82 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| May 18, 2020 | 15.81 ft | 9,390 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 15.8 ft | 9,380 cfs |
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