Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 1:26PM EDT until May 3 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 12:30pm
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 early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards,
a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 4.9 feet
Wednesday, May 06.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.0 feet on 11/28/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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