Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:13AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 5:13am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:15am
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 Sunday 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.
Rainfall totals up to 1.25 inches overnight have increased
flows on the White River.
- 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