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The Newaygo County Emergency Operations Center is Partially activated for Flood Response from 0800 – 1700 Monday – Friday.
May 4, 2026 UPDATE
Information for the General Community
REOPENING OF LAUNCHES
Public Boat Launches and river access sites are not safe for use and are closed, per policy, when the Muskegon River reaches a stage of 10.0 Feet at the USGS Croton Streamgage, 13.0 feet at the USGS Newaygo Streamgage, and 15.0 Feet at the USGS Bridgeton Streamgage. To view current river levels, please visit: https://tdats.net/eoc/gauges.html
The current status of launches:
1. Croton Township Upper Tailwater Park (OPEN)
2. Croton Townsship Lower Tailwater Park (OPEN)
3. DNR Pine Steet Access Site (OPEN)
4. DNR High Rollaway – Thornapple Access Site (OPEN)
5. Henning Park Launch (OPEN TO BOAT TRAFFIC UPRIVER ONLY FROM HENNING PARK 5/05/2026)
6. City of Newaygo Riverfront Park Phase I (CLOSED)
7. City of Newaygo Riverfront Park Phase 2 (CLOSED)
8. DNR Newaygo Bridge Street – Sarrell Street Access Site (CLOSED ON 05/05/2026)
PLEASE NOTE: There is 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.
9. DNR Andersond Flats Access Site (OPEN)
10. Bridgeton Township Warner Bridge Launch (OPEN)
11. Bridgeton Township Maple Islan Launch (OPEN)
WAYS TO HELP
Physical Donations: Love INC of Newaygo County, located at 11 w 96th Street in Grant. (231) 652-4099
Financial Donations: Fremont Area Community Foundation Newaygo County Community Response Fund donation page:
Community Response Fund – Newaygo County
Volunteer: 
Volunteers are needed, get involved at: spvolunteer.org
REPORT FLOOD DAMAGE
With all the rainfall and flooding, not just on the rivers but across the entire area. If you have damage, please call 2-1-1 or self report your damages by scanning the QR code or by clicking here: https://arcg.is/10ab1j
Resources for Cleanup
Please call 2-1-1 to report if you need any support with clean up including muck outs, debris removal, clean up kits, water testing kits, or any other support requests.
SAMARITAN’S PURSE
Samaritan’s Purse has been in contact and coordination with the Newaygo County Emergency Operations Center and will be providing assistance to homeowners that need help cleaning up.
If you are in need of assistance, please call us at 833-747-1234 to see how they can help. All assistance is 100% free, already paid in full by generous donors who want you to know that you are not alone.
Support and learn more about this response: https://sampur.se/4vTS7zq Volunteers are needed, get involved at: spvolunteer.org Homeowner Helpline: 833-747-1234CLEANUP KIT SUPPLIES
Convoy of Hope has arrived with cleanup kit, EGLE has provided water testing kits, and Consumers Energy has provided cases of water. All kits will be distributed with information on how to safely clean up safely and how to properly take the water samples. Please read these instructions carefully before you start the collection process. Flood affected residents can pick up a cleanup kit at the following locations:
Love INC Bridgeton Township Hall Inspire Church Hesperia Village HallRE-ENTRY
All areas along the Muskegon River below Croton remains in Minor Flood stage and are clear to re-enter as of April 22, 2026. Water in these areas is now less than 12 inches deep around homes, driveways, and access roads.
RETURNING HOME
When you return to your property, look for either a Certificate of Re-Entry or a Certificate of Safety Inspection Needed. As you re-enter your home, please proceed with caution and look for the following hazards:
- Loose plaster, drywall, and ceilings that could fall.
- Broken or leaking gas lines
- Flooded, broken or frayed electrical wires
- Furnaces and electrical appliances under water
- Standing water and mold
- Drinking water with discoloration or odor
- Septic System backup
If you have standing water in a basement or crawl space, pump water slowly! Pump about one-third of the water out each day to avoid damage to basement walls. Pressure from water in the soil outside the wall can break walls if you pump too fast.
For additional information, please see the packet on your door, or view here: Critical Information Post Flood (Homeowner Packet)
If you identify any safety issues within your home or would like an internal safety inspection, please contact the Newaygo County EOC at 231-689-7354.
If you have a Certificate of Safety Inspection Needed please call the Building Inspectors Office at 231-689-7216. There is no charge for the initial safety inspection.
For critical considerations when cleaning up, please view the attached document: House Flood Damages and Cleanup Requirements
RESTORATION OF POWER
In our procedures, de-energization (disconnects) are done when water levels reach above 11.0 feet at Croton. This is communicated out in advance so residents know what to expect. 11.0 feet is used as threshold because at that level we know homes are surrounded with water.
- Disconnects are done proactively in order protect the homes from shortages which can cause structure fires. In addition, this process protects emergency personnel working in the area and property owners when they return.
- Subdivision locations are provided to the companies with the known list of addresses that are expected to be inundated with water based on the forecast. It is up to the power companies on how they have to disconnect the area based on their equipment and infrastructure.
- The power companies goal is to try and mitigate loss of customers more widespread to the best of their ability. However, in some cases they are unable to isolate the outage to a smaller area. This results in some residents losing their power even when they are not inundated with water in order to protect their neighbors who are.
- In order to restore power, assessment teams have to confirm it is safe to do so. Depending on how their infrastructure is built/connected, it may not be possible to restore power to individual homes. In these cases, all hazards in the area need to be cleared as a neighborhood before power can be restored, thus delaying restoration to unimpacted neighbors.
- Homes that have had water inside them must be cleared by the electrical inspector before they can be restored.
Please note: restoration of power will only be completed for homes that have been assessed and verified safe to re-enter AND if crews can safely access the location, including their own power infastructure. This determination is left up to the field supervisor.
To view the map of the Muskegon River Floodplain within Newaygo please visit the link below:
To see information about the statewide flooding please visit this link: 2026 Statewide Flooding
To see all affected areas please see documents below.
Facebook Scam Posts
We are receiving reports of scams in the area. Physical item donations are being accepted by Love Inc., 11 W. 96th St, Grant MI 49327. Financial donations are being accepted by the Fremont Area Community Foundation. These are the only donation organizations recognized by the Newaygo County Emergency Operations Center.
Be aware of scammers posing as contractors and relief organizations. Use registered local contractors backed by reliable references. Ensure you have a written contract and do not pay for more than half of the costs in advance.
Review this additional information for tips to protect yourself from after disaster scams:
Follow our Nixle feed, Facebook, and the https://www.newaygocountymi.gov/ website for updates to the flooding event as well as available resources.
Continue to stay away from the closed flooded areas. DO NOT go around barricades. Officers are actively patrolling the closed areas and may cite you. STAY OFF THE RIVER!
Please report any damage to your homes from the flooding to https://arcg.is/10ab1j or by scanning the QR code.
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