Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:33AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:33am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
.Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the
river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with
minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River
and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late
tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most
areas.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Ionia.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of several buildings
in the Ionia Fairgrounds, a shopping mall near the Fairgrounds,
and several businesses and residences in the southern portion of
Ionia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 21.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 21.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 22.0 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
22.1 feet on 12/29/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Ionia, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov