Newaygo ES

05/21/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

⚠️ LANDSLIDE HAZARD – MUSKEGON RIVER ⚠️

Residents and river users are advised to use extreme caution on the Muskegon River between Mile Marker 3 and Mile Marker 4 due to ongoing landslides along the riverbank.
These slides are currently impacting nearby homes and shoreline property. Unstable ground, falling debris, and sudden bank collapse may create dangerous conditions for boaters, anglers, kayakers, swimmers, and anyone traveling through this section of the river.

Please avoid traveling close to the shoreline in this area and remain alert for:
• Falling trees or debris
• Sudden bank collapse
• Mud and sediment entering the water
• Strong or unpredictable currents near slide areas

Property owners in the area are monitoring conditions closely and are reporting significant movements to local authorities. The Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services will continue to monitor the area with safety officials.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.

Please share this notice with others who use the Muskegon River.

05/19/2026

🚨 Attention Newaygo County Residents Impacted by Flooding 🚨

If your home was affected by the recent flooding in Newaygo County, please review the information shared below by the West Central Association of REALTORS®.

Residents can use the link provided in the shared WCAR post to fill out and submit their application, or they may go in person to pick up an application at:

Coldwell Banker Schmidt
36 W Main St
Fremont, MI 49412

All applicants will need to submit the following documentation:

• Photo identification showing proof of residency
• Mortgage statement, lease agreement, hotel receipt, or renter statement
• Documentation showing flood-related damage, including photos, insurance documents, claims information, or repair estimates

Completed applications and required documentation must be returned by email, mail or in person to:

West Central Association of REALTORS®
Attn: Robin Kalnins
10443 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: 231-796-3640
Email: [email protected]

Important: Applications must include either a wet-ink signature or a digital signature.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from this flood recovery resource.

05/18/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 221 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN ...

05/15/2026

🚨 FLOOD DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS CONTINUE 🚨

If you are in Newaygo County and had flood damage to your primary residence, please contact us if we have not visited your home yet.

We currently have teams in the county from FEMA, Michigan State Police Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division, and the U.S. Small Business Administration conducting damage assessments.

These teams are collecting information about damage to primary residences, including things like:

• Furnaces
• Water heaters
• Wall cracks
• Water in basements
• Water in living areas
• Other flood-related damage inside the home

This information helps document the extent of damage from April’s flooding and supports the process of determining whether additional assistance may become available.

If your primary residence was impacted and you have not yet been contacted or visited, please reach out to Newaygo County Emergency Services at 231-689-7354.

If we do not answer, please leave a message with your name, address, phone number and a brief description of the flood damage to your home.

05/13/2026

🚨 DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS BEGIN 🚨

Preliminary damage assessments will begin in Newaygo County for homes impacted by April’s flooding.

Teams from MSP/EMHSD, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration may be in your community evaluating the extent, severity, and impact of recent flooding and tornado damage.

These assessments help determine whether the State of Michigan meets the criteria to request a federal disaster declaration and FEMA Individual Assistance for affected residents.

📌 Important reminder:
These teams are conducting assessments only. This does not guarantee individual assistance will be approved, but the information collected is a critical step in the disaster declaration process.

🎥 Michigan State Police Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division Media Call:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmS9yxus-W0

Please use caution around assessment teams and continue to report flood-related needs through the proper assistance channels.

On May 12, 2026, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security (MSP/EMHSD) hosted a media briefing to detail preliminary damage assess...

05/06/2026

🚨 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 🚨

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, 2026, work will begin to remove the debris caught at the Bridge Street Bridge in Newaygo.

🔴 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃

🚫 DNR Newaygo Bridge Street / Sarrell Street Access Site

🚫 Bridge Street bridge will be closed to all traffic

⚠️ 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⚠️

Please watch for floating debris downstream during and after the removal work.

For your safety, please avoid the area and use caution while on the Muskegon River.

05/06/2026

🌊 FLOOD CLEANUP ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE 🌊

World Renew Disaster Response Services has arrived in Newaygo County and is here to help residents who still need assistance with flood-related cleanup at their homes.

If you still need help, please submit a request by scanning the QR code or completing the Self Report Survey here:

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6e1d8996f0704b9fab5395eecd63a65e

Submitting this survey allows World Renew to receive your information and contact you directly about available assistance.

Assistance may include:

✅ Flood cleanup
✅ Muck outs
✅ Debris removal
✅ Other flood-related cleanup needs

Please share this information with neighbors, friends, or family members who may still need help recovering from the flooding.

05/04/2026

🚨 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 🚨
𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

Public boat launches and river access sites are considered unsafe for use and are closed, per policy, when the Muskegon River reaches:

🌊 10.0 feet at the USGS Croton Streamgage
🌊 13.0 feet at the USGS Newaygo Streamgage
🌊 15.0 feet at the USGS Bridgeton Streamgage

To view current river levels, please visit:
https://tdats.net/eoc/gauges.html

🟢 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍

✅ Croton Township Upper Tailwater Park
✅ Croton Township Lower Tailwater Park
✅ DNR Pine Street Access Site
✅ DNR High Rollaway – Thornapple Access Site
✅ DNR Anderson Flats Access Site
✅ Bridgeton Township Warner Bridge Launch
✅ Bridgeton Township Maple Island Launch

🔴 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃

🚫 City of Newaygo Riverfront Park Phase I
🚫 City of Newaygo Riverfront Park Phase II

🚧 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 🚧

There is currently a large debris pile restricting the boating lane under the Newaygo Railroad Bridge.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, officials will be working to clear the debris pile. For your safety, please remain away from this area while the work is being completed.

Boaters should pay special attention to the following:

⚠️ Henning Park Launch will be open to upriver boat traffic only.
🚫 DNR Newaygo Bridge Street / Sarrell Street Access Site will be closed.

🚧 Please avoid the Newaygo Railroad Bridge area during debris removal operations.

Please use caution on the Muskegon River and watch for additional updates.

05/04/2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative ...