Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 4 at 8:51AM EDT until April 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 5:51am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
.Up to 1 inch of additional rainfall has fallen since Friday across
the Muskegon River Basin, and up to 3 inches across parts of the
Grand and Kalamazoo River Basins. This is expected to cause minor
flooding on several area rivers and potentially moderate flooding at
Comstock Park.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Sunday, April 12.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water.
Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik
subdivision occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Ottawa
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov