Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:27AM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
.Another 1-2 inches of rain fell last night in the headwaters of the
Muskegon River basin, with an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches expected
across the area tonight and again Wednesday Night. As all this water
works through the river systems, flooding is expected to worsen.
Meanwhile, the Grand River basin will see a widespread 1-2 inches
tonight, causing water levels to again rise to flood stage at a few
locations.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sycamore Creek at Holt.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of low lying areas
adjacent to the river, in the Lansing Municipal Golf Course and
sections of East Mt. Hope Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 8.4 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.4 feet on 04/20/2013.
- 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:
Ingham, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: