Ottawa County, MI
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In effect from Monday 04/20 11:16 AM EDT – Saturday 04/25 8:00 PM 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 moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Robinson Township.
When
Until Saturday evening.
Impacts
At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik subdivision occurs.
Additional Details
- At 9:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Monday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 13.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 02/08/2013. - 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
- Ottawa, 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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