CHEBOYGAN, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – An evacuation order has been issued for residents on the Muskegon River downstream of the Croton Dam in Newaygo County.
🚨EVACUATION ORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🚨
MUSKEGON RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF CROTON DAM IN NEWAYGO COUNTY!
All residents located downstream of the Croton Dam are directed to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY! WATER LEVELS AT THE DAM CONTINUE TO RISE RAPIDLY!
ANYONE REMAINING IN THE FLOODPLAIN IS AT… pic.twitter.com/JFLNw2C0jq
— West Michigan Weather (@westmiwx) April 16, 2026
MORE NEWS: Cheboygan Dam Area in ‘Set’ Stage, Residents Prepare for Evacuation
“This is a rapidly developing situation,” officials said. “Watch for rapidly changing water levels.”
Authorities are checking the area to make sure residents have left.
Developing….
