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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 432 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-090845- Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- 432 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Area rivers will remain high due to the rain that fell over the past weekend across the area. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed. $$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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MIC081-091645-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/GDRM4.1.ER.260408T1800Z.260409T0000Z.260409T1200Z.NO/
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* 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 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 18.1 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.9 feet on 04/10/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 4297 8583 4295 8578 4298 8572 4297 8563
4288 8574 4291 8589
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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MIC081-091645-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260410T0200Z/
/LWLM4.1.ER.260406T1509Z.260407T1641Z.260409T0200Z.NO/
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Lowell.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections
of Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the
city of Lowell.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:03 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:03 AM EDT Wednesday was 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday,
April 15.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.8 feet on 12/30/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 4298 8541 4296 8534 4297 8524 4290 8521
4289 8534 4289 8548
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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MIC081-091200-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
/ADAM4.1.ER.260407T1200Z.260408T0615Z.260409T0000Z.NO/
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River at Ada.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 13.2 feet Wednesday,
April 15.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.1 feet on 12/31/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8557 4302 8559 4309 8557 4302 8548
4298 8541 4289 8548
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.
Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County.
Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.
Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
&&
MIC081-091645-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260414T0600Z/
/CMPM4.2.ER.260405T1800Z.260408T1414Z.260413T0600Z.NO/
1039 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador
Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In
Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes
affected by flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet
Wednesday, April 15.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.4 feet on 03/01/1971.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8572 4308 8570 4309 8557 4302 8559
4303 8562 4297 8563
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