Active AlertsGreater Galesburg, MI

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. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Portage River near Vicksburg.
When: Until Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 5.5 feet, Minor basement flooding begins at the first house near the gage.
Additional Details: - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 4.4 feet Saturday, April 11. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 5.4 feet on 03/05/1976. - 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.