Kent County, MI
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 11:02 AM EDT – Sunday 04/19 1:15 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan
Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River near Comstock Park.
When
Until further notice.
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 5:11 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:11 AM EDT Saturday was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 03/08/1976. - 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 Saturday 04/18 11:02 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 Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan
Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Thornapple River near Caledonia.
When
Until early Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs.
Additional Details
- At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 03/15/1986. - 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 Saturday 04/18 11:02 AM EDT – Thursday 04/23 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan
Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Lowell.
When
Until early Thursday 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 8:20 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:20 AM EDT Saturday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 02/24/1997. - 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 11:00 AM EDT – Wednesday 04/22 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan
Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Ada.
When
From Sunday morning to Wednesday morning.
Impacts
At 20.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
Additional Details
- At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 20.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 12/31/2008. - 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 2:00 PM EDT – Thursday 04/23 5:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.
Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County.
White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan
Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Grand River at Grand Rapids.
When
From Sunday afternoon to early Thursday morning.
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 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.4 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 06/09/1905. - 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 11:00 PM EDT – Monday 04/20 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected.
Where
Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan.
When
From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Monday.
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
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