Flood Warning Michigan | Effective 04/08/2026 07:39

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 10:39AM EDT until April 11 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River above Hastings. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of River Road and homes at Quimby along River Lane, Charlton Park, and Berry's Landing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue falling to 4.0 feet Wednesday, April 15. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 02/23/1997. - 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: 
Barry, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI