Mason County, MI
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 1:29 PM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 8:00 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
Pere Marquette River near Scottville.
When
Until Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 5.5 feet, Expect minor flooding of campgrounds located in Scottville Riverside Park.
Additional Details
- At 12:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Sunday was 5.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.6 feet on 04/04/1950. - 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
- Mason, 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.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
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