Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 10:26AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:26am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
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 7:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM EDT Sunday was 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.2
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.2 feet on 05/20/2019.
- 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:
Kalamazoo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov