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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Muskegon River at Bridgeton are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Newaygo Upstream Gauge
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 17
Moderate Flood Stage: 16
Flood Stage: 13
Action Stage: 12
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 16.82 ft on 02/21/2018
(2) 15.81 ft on 05/19/2020
(3) 15.80 ft on 03/16/2019
(4) 14.74 ft on 10/03/2019
(5) 14.55 ft on 12/05/1982
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 11.17 ft on 06/27/2021
(2) 15.81 ft on 05/19/2020
(3) 14.09 ft on 04/30/2020
(4) 13.48 ft on 12/31/2019
(5) 14.74 ft on 10/03/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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17 Expect Maple Island Bridge in Bridgeton Township to be closed.
16 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 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 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 Flood water begins surrounding cottages and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure Land Subdivision in Bridgeton Township.
13 Water overflows the banks into wooded areas.
12 The river is bankfull.
Photos
(1) Bridgeton River Gauge Site
(2) Downstream View From The Warner Street Bridge
(3) Bridgeton Wire Weight Gauge
(4) Upstream View From The Warner Street Bridge

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