Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT until April 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
.1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower
Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that
have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and
storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5
inches of rain, making flooding worse.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Looking Glass River near Eagle.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Water reaches the bathrooms at DeWitt Park
At 9.0 feet, Expect moderate flooding of homes in Dewitt and along
the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 7.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.9 feet on 02/21/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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:
Clinton, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: