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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
515 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-180915-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
515 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Dense fog will keep visibilities a quarter mile or less this
morning which will impact this morning`s commute.

Strong to severe storms will be possible this evening into early
tomorrow. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threat

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No Hazardous weather is expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening.

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Flood Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1133 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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1133 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* 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

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LAT...LON 4307 8610 4304 8591 4297 8583 4291 8589
      4297 8595 4300 8610


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