Fremont, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the
following counties, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana.

* WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 919 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area.
- Rainfall of over an inch has already fallen as of 915pm.
Rainfall rates over 1 inch per hour are occurring across
portions of Oceana, Muskegon and Newaygo Counties. With
additional heavy rain approaching the area off of Lake
Michigan, therefore a Flood Warning has been issued.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Muskegon, Newaygo, White Cloud, Shelby, Muskegon Heights,
Fremont, Roosevelt Park, North Muskegon, Whitehall, Montague,
Lakewood Club, Hesperia, Grant, Norton Shores, Dalton,
Croton, Holton, Bridgeton, New Era and Rothbury.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton
Township to be closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
feet Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.8 feet on 02/21/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/21/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River near Croton.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages in
Devils Hole and Main Street in Brooks Township. Expect all public
river access sites to be closed.
At 11.0 feet, Expect minor flooding in Devils Hole in Brooks
Township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.5 feet
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.6 feet on 02/21/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including
the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot,
Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan,
Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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