Osceola County, MI
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 11:02 AM EDT – Thursday 04/23 2:00 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
Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where
Muskegon River at Evart.
When
Until early Thursday afternoon.
Impacts
At 14.5 feet, High water affects the Sewage Treatment Plant.
Additional Details
- At 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 04/16/2014. - 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
- Osceola, 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
Daily weather risk summary
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