Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued April 16 at 7:48PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 4:48pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure
continues to be possible at the Hesperia.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the
following county, Oceana.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying
areas below the dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Local officials and emergency management report water remains
very high on the White River in Hesperia. Water is currently
flowing over the spillway of the Hesperia Dam, and may begin
overtopping the dam itself. Additional rain overnight
continues to increase water levels.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are
monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions
warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep
informed by listening to local radio and television for statements
and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.
Area Description:
Oceana
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov