Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 10:25AM EDT until April 22 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 7:25am
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Grand River at Lowell.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* 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 6:53 AM EDT Monday, April 20 the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet Tuesday,
April 28.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 03/09/1946.
- 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:
Kent, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov