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

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 10:57AM EDT until April 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires: 
April 10, 2026 - 8:00am
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 and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River above Hastings. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of Tyden Park in Hastings, and homes upstream and downstream of Hastings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Thursday was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 4.6 feet Thursday, April 16. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 06/30/2021. - 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: 
Barry, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov