Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 18 at 10:45AM EDT until March 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 18, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
March 19, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
.Water from the heavy rains several days ago continues to work
through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring, but water
levels will begin dropping over the next day or two.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of homes along
Abrigador Trail.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:21 AM EDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 12.4 feet
through this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late this week.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.4 feet on 02/19/1976.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Kent, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov