Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
.River levels are above flood stage at Vicksburg and are expected to
remain that way into next week. Additional rainfall tonight and into
early next week could add additional rises.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Portage River near Vicksburg.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards,
a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:50 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:50 PM EDT Thursday was 5.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 5.1 feet.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.1 feet on 04/01/1949.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Kalamazoo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: