Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 6 at 11:46AM EDT until April 9 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 8:46am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of basements in low
lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and
structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in
Robinson Township.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 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.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Kent
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov