New Buffalo City Police Department - Michigan

08/17/2026

8.17.26. There is currently a double red flag warning at the New Buffalo beach for extreme currents. Stay out of the water and follow all posted warnings.

08/03/2026

07/22/2026

Heads up, beachgoers: This week’s cooler temperatures and stronger winds increase the risk of rip currents along Lake Michigan.

Rip currents (AKA “undertow”) can be difficult to spot. One of the biggest warning signs is an area of calm-looking water surrounded by breaking waves. If the whole beach is wavy except for one smooth, darker channel, that’s often a rip current, not a safe place to swim.

Know the signs:
• A calm, darker gap between breaking waves
• Water carrying foam, sand, or debris away from shore
• Choppy water next to an unusually smooth patch

If you’re caught in a rip current:
• Stay calm, don’t fight the current.
• Swim parallel to the shoreline until you’re out of the current, then head back to shore.
• If you can’t escape, float, tread water, and wave for help.

And remember: Stay away from the break wall. Rip currents frequently form along this area of the beach.

07/10/2026

Dredging of New Buffalo Harbor started July 9th and is expected to go on for five days. Maintain caution around dredge equipment. Be aware of reduced navigable area in the channel, be kind and courteous to fellow boaters and give the dredge crew a wave, it’s hot out there!

07/03/2026

Follow NBPD social media accounts for important holiday weekend updates.

07/02/2026

Follow the QR code to put our parking enforcement team out of a job.

06/30/2026

Keep an eye on NBPD social media for updates regarding beach conditions for the holiday weekend.

06/21/2026

This morning, Officer Severn and Officer Schmitz received a call about a baby raccoon that was found soaking wet, stuck in the rocks along the shoreline, then rescued by a New Buffalo resident. Officers contacted a wildlife rehabilitator so that “Rocky” can be released back into the wild.

05/08/2026

UPDATE:
Berrien County Animal Control now has her. The number for their shelter is 269-927-5648. Thank you all for sharing to help locate her owner.

This beautiful girl was found on I-94 Eastbound near exit 4 in New Buffalo Township. We tried scanning for a chip but was unsuccessful and she does not have a collar. If she’s yours or you know who she belongs to, give New Buffalo City PD a call at 269-469-1593.

Berrien County Animal Control has been notified and she will be going with them if she’s not claimed soon.