Ionia County, MI

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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:16 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.

Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.

Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.

Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.

The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan

Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.

Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.

Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.

White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.

Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Grand River at Ionia.

When

Until just after midnight tonight.

Impacts

At 21.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of several buildings in the Ionia Fairgrounds, a shopping mall near the Fairgrounds, and several businesses and residences in the southern portion of Ionia.

Additional Details

- At 9:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EDT Monday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 15.5 feet Monday, April 27. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 04/22/1975. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

This will be the last river flood statement on this event. Stay tuned to developments.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.


Areas impacted

  • Ionia, MI

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

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