Active AlertsEast Grand Rapids, MI
Flood Warning
Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
: The Flood Watch 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 Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
: The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. .Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches has fallen in the past 24 hours on already saturated soil causing rivers to rise. Minor river flooding is possible.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Grand River at Ada.
When: From Monday morning to Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 21.6 feet, 500 parking spaces in the Alticor Inc. parking lot are inundated and one gate into the Alticor Inc. complex is closed due to the high water. Ada River Walk near Covered Bridge and Leonard Field Ball Park in Ada flooded.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
: The Flood Watch 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 Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
: The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. .Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches has fallen in the past 24 hours on already saturated soil causing rivers to rise. Minor river flooding is possible.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Grand River at Grand Rapids.
When: From Monday evening to Friday 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 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
: The Flood Watch 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 Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
: The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. .Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches has fallen in the past 24 hours on already saturated soil causing rivers to rise. Minor river flooding is possible.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Grand River at Lowell.
When: From Monday morning to Friday afternoon.
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 5:40 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Flood Warning
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. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Rainfall of 1 to 3 inches has fallen in the past 24 hours on already saturated soil causing rivers to rise.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Thornapple River near Caledonia.
When: From Sunday morning to late Wednesday evening.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, High water begins to impact home on island below Cascade Dam.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 10.8 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 05/10/1956. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.