Michigan Flood Warning | Effective 04/09/2026 07:57

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 10:57AM EDT until April 9 at 11:07PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Grand River at Lowell. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:03 AM EDT Wednesday, April 08 the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.2 feet Thursday, April 16. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 12/30/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description: 
Kent, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov