Flood Warning issued April 15 at 4:50PM EDT until April 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Issue date: 2026-04-15T20:50+00:00
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This is not related to, or an indication of, any developments associated with the possible overtopping of the Hesperia Dam which is upstream. The current flooding is a result of the general high water conditions on the White River. * WHERE...White River near Whitehall. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of several cottages, canoe liveries, and farmland along the river. At 7.5 feet, Expect moderate flooding of farmlands and cottages along the river. High water reaches the first flood of some homes and canoe liveries along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 6.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 04/14/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 2:17PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Issue date: 2026-04-15T18:17+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, Muskegon and Newaygo. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase expected floods on area rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:18AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Issue date: 2026-04-15T15:18+00:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 1.0 to 2.5 inches of rain fell Tuesday Night across much of the area, which resulted in additional flooding in many areas. With continued rounds of showers and storms for the next 24 hours, additional flooding could develop across the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
