Issue date: 2026-04-17T15:33+00:00
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Pere Marquette River near Scottville affecting Mason County. .Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most areas. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River at Robinson Township. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water. Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik subdivision occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Friday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 13.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet on 05/23/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood