Flood Watch

FROM: NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREA: Kent
SENT: 2026-04-06T11:46:00-04:00

Flood Watch issued April 6 at 11:46AM EDT until April 9 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

…The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan…

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 Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Grand River at Grand Rapids.

* WHEN…From late Tuesday night to early Thursday afternoon.

* 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 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.5 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday
morning.
– 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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-07T14:00:00-04:00