Kent County, MI
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM 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 Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Ada.
When
Until early Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 20.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
Additional Details
- At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 10/04/1981. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Kent, 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.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM EDT – Wednesday 04/22 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Lowell.
When
Until early Wednesday morning.
Impacts
At 16.0 feet, Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city of Lowell.
Additional Details
- At 7:58 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:58 AM EDT Sunday was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 12/30/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Kent, 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.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM EDT – Sunday 04/26 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River near Comstock Park.
When
Until Sunday, April 26.
Impacts
At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes affected by flooding.
Additional Details
- At 12:35 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:35 PM EDT Sunday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 03/01/1971. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Kent, 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.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Grand Rapids.
When
From this evening to Tuesday evening.
Impacts
At 18.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of basements in low lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in Robinson Township.
Additional Details
- At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet on 04/10/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Kent, 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.
In effect from Monday 04/20 3:15 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22.
Where
Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan.
When
Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Muskegon
- Montcalm
- Gratiot
- Ottawa
- Kent
- Ionia
- Clinton
- Allegan
- Barry
- Eaton
- Ingham
- Van Buren
- Kalamazoo
- Calhoun
- Jackson
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:00 PM EDT – Monday 04/20 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Rapids MI on this developing situation.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Muskegon
- Montcalm
- Gratiot
- Ottawa
- Kent
- Ionia
- Clinton
- Allegan
- Barry
- Eaton
- Ingham
- Van Buren
- Kalamazoo
- Calhoun
- Jackson
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Watch means that temperatures will be low enough to lead to freezing in some areas.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
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