Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 3:44PM EDT until April 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.9 feet, Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are
surrounded by water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:29 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 14.4 feet Thursday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.4 feet on 01/19/2020.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Ottawa, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov