Muskegon River at Newaygo
Newaygo County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Expect the Bridge Street Bridge in the City of Newaygo to be closed. Expect major flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Women's Bend in Garfield Township and Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect moderate flooding on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect Flech Ave near the Anderson Flats area to be closed. Expect all public River Access Sites to be closed.
- 14 ft
Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes on Sarrell Street in the City of Newaygo. Expect moderate flooding downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats and Old Womens Bend in Garfield Township. Felch Ave near Salmon run Campground and South River Lane become impassable. In addition, expect moderate flooding in Sycamore Flats, 100th Ave, and Sugarbush Lane in Ashland Township. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
- 13 ft
Flood waters begin surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Sugarbush Lane and 100th Ave in Ashland Township. Expect minor flooding in Old Womens's Bend and Anderson Flats in Garfield Township. Expect water to come over Felch Ave near Salmon Run Campground and South River Lane. Expect all public River Access Sites to be closed.
- 12.5 ft
Flood water begins surrounding properties downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Old Women's Bend and Anderson Flats in Garfield Township. Expect minor flooding in Sycamore Flats.
- 12 ft
Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the area of Sycamore Flats in Ashland Township.
- 11 ft
The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
- 10 ft
River is bankfull. River begins to exceed its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 15.13 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 14.59 ft | 10,356 cfs |
| May 19, 2020 | 13.53 ft | 9,280 cfs |
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