Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 11:38AM EDT until April 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Maple River at Maple Rapids.
* WHEN...Until Sunday, April 12.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of County Line Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM EDT Sunday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, April 12.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.2 feet on 03/05/1976.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Clinton, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov