Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 4:59PM EDT until April 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam failure continues
to be possible at the Hesperia Dam.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the
following county, Oceana.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying
areas below the dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flows remain extremely high through the Hesperia Dam.
Additional heavy rain moving in tonight may increase flows in
the White River again.
- 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