Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador
Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In
Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes
affected by flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet
Wednesday, April 15.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.4 feet on 03/01/1971.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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:
Kent, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: