Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 3:56PM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Monday, April 13.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water.
Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik
subdivision occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2
feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.1 feet on 02/08/2013.
- 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:
Ottawa, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: