Active AlertsBath, MI

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 10:39 AM Apr. 8
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Maple River at Maple Rapids.
When: Until early Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of County Line Road.
Additional Details: - At 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.7 feet on 03/08/1946. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

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