Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including
the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Mecosta and
Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, Newaygo and Oceana.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Roadways with low-water crossings may become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms in the area through Sunday night
are expected to produce another inch of rain in portions of
the watch area. Additional thunderstorms Monday night through
Tuesday night are possible and could increase the potential
for flooding.
- weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Mason; Lake; Osceola; Clare; Oceana; Newaygo; Mecosta
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov