Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 7:56AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 4:56am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including
the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot,
Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan,
Lake, Mason, Muskegon and Newaygo.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Saturated soils and additional rounds of rainfall continue to
create the possibility for additional flooding to develop.
- http://www.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; Newaygo; Mecosta; Isabella; Muskegon; Montcalm; Gratiot
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov