FROM: NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREA: Kalamazoo, MI
SENT: 2026-04-06T11:46:00-04:00
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:46AM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan…
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan…
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan…
Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Portage River near Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS…At 5.0 feet, Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards,
a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– There is no current observed data.
– Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 4.3 feet Monday, April
13.
– Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.0 feet on 04/20/2013.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Alert Expiration: 2026-04-07T14:00:00-04:00
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