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 south central and southwest Michigan,
including the following counties, in south central Michigan,
Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Jackson. In southwest
Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren.
* 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:
Ottawa; Kent; Ionia; Clinton; Allegan; Barry; Eaton; Ingham; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov