Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 4 at 11:34AM EDT until April 8 at 4:01AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 8:34am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan...
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Grand River at Ionia.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of several buildings
in the Ionia Fairgrounds, a shopping mall near the Fairgrounds,
and several businesses and residences in the southern portion of
Ionia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 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:
Ionia
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov