Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:43AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 7:43am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* 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 fall below flood stage
Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.3 feet Friday,
April 17.
- Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 01/27/1997.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Ottawa, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: