Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:55AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Portage River near Vicksburg.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards,
a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:50 PM EDT Thursday, April 9, the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 5.1 feet. Additional rain over the coming days may
lead to an extended duration of minor flooding.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...A river level of 5.45 feet was observed on
07/17/2024.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Kalamazoo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov