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River Flood Advisory 21, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this river flood advisory at Apr 10, 2015, 11:52 AM EDT for Osceola County, Michigan. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2015, 11:52 AM EDT (15:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2015, 2:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Osceola County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Muskegon River at Evart (EVRM4).
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04121500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
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WGUS83 KGRR 101552
FLSGRR
FLOOD ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for the following river in
Southwest Lower Michigan...
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County
...The flood advisory is cancelled and upgraded to a flood warning
for the following river in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Rogue River Below Rockford affecting Kent County
White River Above Whitehall affecting Muskegon County
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
...The flood advisory continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Flat River Near Smyrna affecting Ionia County
Little Muskegon River Above Morley affecting Mecosta County
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood
advisory for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Pere Marquette River Near Scottville affecting Mason County
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County
.The current weather is dominated by a strengthening low pressure
system pulling away from the area. This will produce rainfall
amounts of under a tenth of an inch. The extended outlook is for
a mostly dry weekend and light precipitation next week. The
following forecast is based on observed and forecast 24 hour
precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A flood advisory means minor flooding is possible and rivers are
forecast to exceed bankfull. If you are in the advisory area, remain
alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being
upgraded to a warning. Report observed flooding to local emergency
services or law enforcement and request they pass this information on
to the National Weather Service.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio, television or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
MIC081-101622-
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/ROCM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
the Rogue River Below Rockford
and has been upgraded to a flood warning.
* at 11 AM Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is forecast to go above flood stage after
midnight tonight. Flood Advisory is cancelled for this location
and replaced by a Flood Warning. Please refer to the Flood Warning
and any follow up statements for further information.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of
Rockford
&&
LAT...LON 4306 8555 4309 8555 4313 8551 4313 8559
4310 8562 4306 8562
$$
MIC121-101622-
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/WHTM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
the White River Above Whitehall
and has been upgraded to a flood warning.
* at 11 AM Friday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is forecast to go above flood stage by late
this afternoon. Flood Advisory is cancelled for this location and
replaced by a Flood Warning. Please refer to the Flood Warning and
any follow up statements for further information.
* Impact, at 6.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of several cottages,
canoe liveries, and farmland along the river
&&
LAT...LON 4338 8633 4346 8613 4354 8601 4360 8607
4352 8618 4344 8638
$$
MIC133-111752-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.Y.0021.150410T1552Z-150414T0600Z/
/EVRM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
the Muskegon River At Evart.
* until late Monday night.
* at 11 AM Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 10.3 feet by after midnight
tonight.
* Impact, at 10.5 feet...Flood waters begin to surround homes
upstream of Evart in the Jeffery subdivision along Linden and
Riverside Roads. Portions of Linden and Riverside Roads in the
Jeffery subdivision begin to go underwater. High water also begins
to cover Trout Drive in the Doc and Tom subdivision located just
east of m66 off of 9 Mile Road.
&&
LAT...LON 4384 8532 4387 8523 4391 8515 4398 8515
4395 8527 4390 8537
$$
MIC123-101622-
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/CROM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
the Muskegon River Near Croton
and has been upgraded to a flood warning.
* at 11 AM Friday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is forecast to go above flood stage by this
afternoon. Flood Advisory is cancelled for this location and
replaced by a Flood Warning. Please refer to the Flood Warning and
any follow up statements for further information.
* Impact, at 9.5 feet...Flood water begins surrounding cottages and
homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure
Land subdivision in Bridgeton Township and Sycamore Flats in
Ashland Township impacting 17 properties.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
MIC067-111752-
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/IONM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Grand River At Ionia
* until Monday afternoon.
* at 10 AM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 13.9 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* Impact, at 13.5 feet...River is bankfull. Minor overflow begins in
low lying areas along the river near and across from the Ionia
&&
LAT...LON 4290 8521 4296 8499 4303 8488 4297 8524
$$
MIC037-101622-
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/EAGM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
the Looking Glass River Near Eagle.
* at 10 AM Friday the stage was 3.9 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will crest below flood stage at 4.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
* Impact, at 5.0 feet...River is bankfull
&&
LAT...LON 4283 8489 4279 8474 4281 8455 4287 8455
4286 8474 4290 8489
$$
MIC037-111752-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-150417T1200Z/
/MRPM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids
* until Friday April 17.
* at 11 AM Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 8.1 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC067-111752-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-150417T0600Z/
/SMYM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Flat River Near Smyrna
* until Friday April 17.
* at 10 AM Friday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 6.3 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact, at 6.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas
adjacent to the river and Double R Ranch Campground
&&
LAT...LON 4312 8527 4306 8530 4298 8541 4296 8534
4296 8528 4308 8520
$$
MIC105-111752-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.Y.0022.150410T1552Z-150415T1800Z/
/SCTM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
the Pere Marquette River Near Scottville.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* at 11 AM Friday the stage was 3.2 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 4.6 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact, at 5.0 feet...Expect high water to begin covering
Campground Road adjacent to river in Scottville Park
&&
LAT...LON 4391 8627 4391 8624 4390 8619 4396 8619
4397 8624 4396 8632
$$
MIC107-111752-
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/MORM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1152 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Little Muskegon River Above Morley
* until late Saturday night.
* There is not current observed data.
* Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 4.7 feet this evening.
* Impact, at 4.0 feet...River is bankfull
&&
LAT...LON 4347 8544 4347 8534 4350 8529 4354 8537
4352 8544
$$
633 follow-up statements
175
WGUS83 KGRR 102003
FLSGRR
FLOOD ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
403 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
...The flood advisory continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County
.Recent heavy rains have pushed many rivers to near or above
bankfull stage. The following forecast is based on observed
and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A flood advisory means minor flooding is possible and rivers are
forecast to exceed bankfull. If you are in the advisory area remain
alert to possible flooding... or the possibility of the advisory
being upgraded to a warning. Report observed flooding to local
emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this
information on to the National Weather Service.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
MIC133-112203-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-150413T1500Z/
/EVRM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
403 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Muskegon River At Evart
* until Monday morning.
* at 03 PM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 10.1 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...River is bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 4384 8532 4387 8523 4391 8515 4398 8515
4395 8527 4390 8537
$$
MIC067-112202-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-150412T1500Z/
/IONM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
403 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Grand River At Ionia
* until Sunday morning.
* at 03 PM Friday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 13.6 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon.
* Impact, at 13.5 feet...River is bankfull. Minor overflow begins in
low lying areas along the river near and across from the Ionia
&&
LAT...LON 4290 8521 4296 8499 4303 8488 4297 8524
$$
MIC037-112202-
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/MRPM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
403 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids
* until Thursday evening.
* at 03 PM Friday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 8.2 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$541
WGUS83 KGRR 110305
FLSGRR
FLOOD ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
...The flood advisory continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Little Muskegon River Above Morley affecting Mecosta County
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Flat River Near Smyrna affecting Ionia County
Pere Marquette River Near Scottville affecting Mason County
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County
Chippewa River Below Mt Pleasant affecting Isabella County
.Rivers will crest over the next few days following recent heavy
rains. The following forecast is based on observed and forecast 24
hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A flood advisory means minor flooding is possible and rivers are
forecast to exceed bankfull. If you are in the advisory area remain
alert to possible flooding... or the possibility of the advisory
being upgraded to a warning. Report observed flooding to local
emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this
information on to the National Weather Service.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
MIC133-120505-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-150413T1500Z/
/EVRM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Muskegon River At Evart
* until Monday morning.
* at 10 PM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 10.0 feet by early Sunday
morning.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...River is bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 4384 8532 4387 8523 4391 8515 4398 8515
4395 8527 4390 8537
$$
MIC067-120504-
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/IONM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Grand River At Ionia
* until Sunday morning.
* at 10 PM Friday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 13.5 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon.
* Impact, at 13.5 feet...River is bankfull. Minor overflow begins in
low lying areas along the river near and across from the Ionia
&&
LAT...LON 4290 8521 4296 8499 4303 8488 4297 8524
$$
MIC037-120504-
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/MRPM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids
* until Thursday evening.
* at 10 PM Friday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 8.1 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC067-120504-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-150417T0600Z/
/SMYM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Flat River Near Smyrna
* until Friday April 17.
* at 10 PM Friday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 6.3 feet by early Monday
morning.
* Impact, at 6.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas
adjacent to the river and Double R Ranch Campground
&&
LAT...LON 4312 8527 4306 8530 4298 8541 4296 8534
4296 8528 4308 8520
$$
MIC105-120504-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-150415T1800Z/
/SCTM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Pere Marquette River Near Scottville
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* at 10 PM Friday the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 4.6 feet by Sunday evening.
* Impact, at 5.0 feet...Expect high water to begin covering
Campground Road adjacent to river in Scottville Park
&&
LAT...LON 4391 8627 4391 8624 4390 8619 4396 8619
4397 8624 4396 8632
$$
MIC107-120300-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150412T0300Z/
/MORM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Little Muskegon River Above Morley
* until Saturday evening.
* at 11 PM Friday the stage was estimated to be 4.6 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall
* Impact, at 4.0 feet...River is bankfull
&&
LAT...LON 4347 8544 4347 8534 4350 8529 4354 8537
4352 8544
$$
MIC073-120504-
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/MPTM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Chippewa River Below Mt Pleasant
* until Sunday afternoon.
* at 10 PM Friday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 6.4 feet by after midnight
tonight.
* Impact, at 6.0 feet...River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of
low lying areas adjacent to the river
&&
LAT...LON 4356 8480 4360 8472 4358 8461 4366 8461
4367 8475 4362 8485
$$027
WGUS83 KGRR 111525
FLSGRR
FLOOD ADVISORY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
...The Flood Advisory is cancelled for the following river in
Southwest Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County
...The flood advisory continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Flat River Near Smyrna affecting Ionia County
Pere Marquette River Near Scottville affecting Mason County
Little Muskegon River Above Morley affecting Mecosta County
Chippewa River Below Mt Pleasant affecting Isabella County
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood
advisory for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.The current weather is dominated by dry weather through Sunday.
This will produce no precipitation. A weak weather system will
then bring light rain into Monday. Rivers will crest over the next
few days following recent heavy rains. The following forecast is
based on observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
A flood advisory means minor flooding is possible and rivers are
forecast to exceed bankfull. If you are in the advisory area remain
alert to possible flooding... or the possibility of the advisory
being upgraded to a warning. Report observed flooding to local
emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this
information on to the National Weather Service.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio, television or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
MIC067-121725-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-150413T1800Z/
/IONM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Grand River At Ionia
* until Monday afternoon.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 13.7 feet after midnight
tonight.
* Impact, at 13.5 feet...River is bankfull. Minor overflow begins in
low lying areas along the river near and across from the Ionia
&&
LAT...LON 4290 8521 4296 8499 4303 8488 4297 8524
$$
MIC037-121725-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-150417T1800Z/
/MRPM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory is extended for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids
* until Friday afternoon.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 8.3 feet by tomorrow morning.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC067-121725-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-150417T0600Z/
/SMYM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Flat River Near Smyrna
* until late Thursday night.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 6.3 feet by early Monday
morning.
* Impact, at 6.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas
adjacent to the river and Double R Ranch Campground
&&
LAT...LON 4312 8527 4306 8530 4298 8541 4296 8534
4296 8528 4308 8520
$$
MIC105-121725-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-150415T1800Z/
/SCTM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Pere Marquette River Near Scottville
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 4.6 feet by tomorrow evening.
* Impact, at 5.0 feet...Expect high water to begin covering
Campground Road adjacent to river in Scottville Park
&&
LAT...LON 4391 8627 4391 8624 4390 8619 4396 8619
4397 8624 4396 8632
$$
MIC133-111555-
/O.CAN.KGRR.FL.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-150413T1500Z/
/EVRM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for
the Muskegon River At Evart.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will remain near 9.7 feet through
tomorrow morning.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...River is bankfull.
&&
LAT...LON 4384 8532 4387 8523 4391 8515 4398 8515
4395 8527 4390 8537
$$
MIC123-121725-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.Y.0024.150411T1525Z-150415T1800Z/
/CROM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of cottages and homes
downstream of Newaygo on Riverview Drive in Bridgeton Township and
Pepperidge in Ashland Township.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
MIC107-120300-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-150412T0300Z/
/MORM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Little Muskegon River Above Morley
* until this evening.
* At 815 AM Saturday the stage was estimated at 4.4 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall.
* Impact, at 4.0 feet...River is bankfull
&&
LAT...LON 4347 8544 4347 8534 4350 8529 4354 8537
4352 8544
$$
MIC073-121725-
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/MPTM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1125 AM EDT SAT APR 11 2015
The Flood Advisory continues for
the Chippewa River Below Mt Pleasant
* until Sunday afternoon.
* at 10 AM Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall.
* Impact, at 6.0 feet...River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of
low lying areas adjacent to the river
&&
LAT...LON 4356 8480 4360 8472 4358 8461 4366 8461
4367 8475 4362 8485
$$
63What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Rapids, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood advisory went out at Apr 10, 10:49 AM EDT, 1 hour 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 10, 10:49 AM EDT, 1 hour 3 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1049 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
LATEST UPDATE...
UPDATE/MARINE
.SYNOPSIS...
ISSUED AT 329 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
A DEEPENING SPRING STORM SYSTEM WILL BE DEPARTING THE AREA TODAY BUT
AS IT DEPARTS EXPECT STRONG WINDS AND COOLER TEMPERATURE WITH
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES. TONIGHT SKIES SHOULD CLEAR AND WINDS SHOULD
DIMINISH. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES SATURDAY
INTO SUNDAY BUT THEN ANOTHER CANADIAN COLD FRONT WILL BRING
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS TO THE AREA SUNDAY NIGHT INTO
EARLY MONDAY.
&&
.UPDATE...
ISSUED AT 1048 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
WINDS CONTINUE TO GUST OVER 40 MPH BUT WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH
BY LATE AFTENROON. WE/LL CONTINUE THE WIND ADVISORY THIS
AFTERNOON.
IR LOOP SHOWS A LARGE AREA OF CLEARING OVER ILLINOIS THAT WILL TRY
TO SPREAD OVER THE SW CWA. DIURNAL CU SHOULD FILL IN THOUGH SO
WE/LL KEEP SKY GRIDS AS IS FOR NOW.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY)
ISSUED AT 329 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
A BAND OF WRAP AROUND SHOWERS WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA THIS
MORNING BUT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TODAY WILL BE THE STRONG
WINDS BEHIND THE DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM. I CONTINUED THE
WIND ADVISORY AS IS.
THERE IS WRAP AROUND MOISTURE... SO I EXPECT A FEW SCATTERED
SHOWERS THIS MORNING BUT AMOUNTS WILL RANGE FROM A TRACE TO A FEW
HUNDREDTHS OF AN INCH. ONE FINAL SHORTWAVE MAY BRING A FEW SHOWERS
EARLY THIS EVENING TO THE AREA THEN SKIES WILL CLEAR AS HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS IN.
HIGH PRESSURE WILL DOMINATE OUR WEATHER STORY SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
THE COLD FRONT FROM CANADA WILL IMPACT OUR WEATHER AFTER SUNSET.
.LONG TERM...(SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY)
ISSUED AT 329 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
THE NEXT COLD FRONT IS A NORTHERN STREAM SYSTEM BUT IT PULLS UP
ENOUGH MOISTURE AND INSTABILITY IN FRONT OF IT THAT I WOULD EXPECT
A FEW ELEVATED THUNDERSTORM SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING.
HIGH PRESSURE DOMINATES TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY THEN WE WAIT TO SEE
IF THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN STREAM JETS CAN MERGE OF ANOTHER
SIGNIFICANT STORM SYSTEM LATE NEXT WEEK.
&&
.AVIATION...(FOR THE 12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY MORNING)
ISSUED AT 735 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
MVFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH LATE MORNING AT ALL TAF SITES WITH
OCCASIONAL LIGHT RAIN AND DRIZZLE. THAT WILL RESULT IN BRIEF
PERIODS OF IFR CONDITIONS. ONCE THE CORE OF THE COLD AIR MOVES OUT
OF THE AREA BY EARLY THIS AFTERNOON SKIES SHOULD SCATTER OUT AND
WINDS WILL DIMINISH SIGNIFICANTLY. WINDS WILL BE IN THE 20 TO 30
KNOT RANGE MOST OF THE MORNING...MOSTLY FROM THE WEST.
ANOTHER SHORTWAVE MOVES THROUGH THE AREA EARLY THIS EVENING. THIS
WILL BRING VFR CIGS TO THE AREA AND THE I-94 TAF SITES MAY HAVE A
FEW BRIEF SHOWERS DURING THE EVENING. ONCE THAT COMES
THROUGH... IN THE 06Z TIME FRAME...SKIES SHOULD CLEAR AT ALL TAF SITES.
&&
.MARINE...
ISSUED AT 1048 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015
DISCONTINUED THE GALE WARNING AS COASTAL OBS HAVE LARGELY FALLEN
BELOW 30 KNOTS. ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THE EVENING
IN ITS PLACE.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
ISSUED AT 534 PM EDT THU APR 9 2015
2 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN IN THE PAST 15 HOURS IN PORTIONS
OF OTTAWA... KENT... AND OCEANA COUNTIES. 1 TO 2 INCHES HAS FALLEN
IN MANY LAKESHORE AND CENTRAL MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES... AND A
QUARTER INCH TO 1 INCH IN SOUTHERN MICHIGAN. A FEW RIVERS HAVE
BEGUN RISING. THE ROGUE BELOW ROCKFORD IS ALREADY ABOVE BANKFULL.
SEVERAL OTHER RIVERS ARE FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE OR CLOSE TO BANKFULL.
AS SUCH... RIVER FLOOD ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN ADDITION TO
THE AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY. RIVERS WILL BE CLOSELY MONITORED TONIGHT
AS MORE RAINFALL IS EXPECTED.
&&
.GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR MIZ037>040-043>046-
050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074.
LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LMZ844>849.
&&
UPDATE...04
SYNOPSIS...WDM
SHORT TERM...WDM
LONG TERM...WDM
AVIATION...WDM
HYDROLOGY...CAS
MARINE...04Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 10, 4:04 AM EDT, 7 hours 48 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI 404 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-110815- MASON-LAKE-OSCEOLA-CLARE-OCEANA-NEWAYGO-MECOSTA-ISABELLA-MUSKEGON- MONTCALM-GRATIOT-OTTAWA-KENT-IONIA-CLINTON-ALLEGAN-BARRY-EATON- INGHAM-VAN BUREN-KALAMAZOO-CALHOUN-JACKSON- 404 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT STRONG WIND GUSTS OF UP TO 45 MPH COULD CAUSE SOME SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES AND DOWNED TREE LIMBS ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. RIVER AND STREAM LEVELS WILL REMAIN HIGH ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA TODAY AFTER THE HEAVY RAIN THAT FELL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY. STANDING WATER WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE IN LOW LYING AREAS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. RIVER AND STREAM LEVELS WILL REMAIN HIGH ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA INTO NEXT WEEK AFTER THE HEAVY RAIN THAT FELL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. LMZ844>849-110815- ST JOSEPH TO SOUTH HAVEN MI-SOUTH HAVEN TO HOLLAND MI- HOLLAND TO GRAND HAVEN MI-GRAND HAVEN TO WHITEHALL MI- WHITEHALL TO PENTWATER MI-PENTWATER TO MANISTEE MI- 404 AM EDT FRI APR 10 2015 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT GALES ARE EXPECTED OUT ON THE LAKE THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON. THIS WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALLER CRAFT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONAL STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. NJJ
The office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 10:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 113 min | |
| Apr 9, 10:24 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Ionia | 7 days |
| Apr 9, 10:24 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Muskegon | 58 hr |
| Apr 9, 10:24 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Newaygo | 58 hr |
| Apr 9, 10:24 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Mecosta | 47 hr |
| Apr 9, 11:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Ottawa | 51 min |
| Apr 9, 11:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo | 62 min |
| Apr 10, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 47 hr |
| Apr 10, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Muskegon | 51 hr |
| Apr 10, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Newaygo | 51 hr |
| Apr 10, 11:52 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Mason | 5 days |
| Apr 10, 3:21 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Isabella | 3 days |
| Apr 10, 4:02 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 5 hr | |
| Apr 10, 5:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and 6 more | 118 min |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.