Alert archive / Michigan / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this river flood warning at Mar 30, 2016, 10:18 PM EDT for Newaygo County, Michigan. It took effect at Mar 31, 2016, 7:55 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2016, 10:18 PM EDT (02:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2016, 7:55 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2016, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Newaygo County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Muskegon River near Croton Dam (CROM4).
- Action stage
- 8 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 11 ft
- Major stage
- 12 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04121970, 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.
526
WGUS43 KGRR 310218
FLWGRR
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1018 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood
warning for the following river in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Over an inch of rain is expected through Thursday. The river near
Croton is already approaching bankfull and is expected to rise out of
its banks Thursday afternoon. The river will continue to rise into
the weekend. The following forecast is based on observed and forecast
24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock
you off your feet... and a depth of 2 feet will float your car.
Never try to walk... swim... or drive through such swift water. If
you come upon flood waters... stop... turn around and go another way.
This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood
stage.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr.
&&
MIC123-010418-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.W.0002.160401T1630Z-160406T1200Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160401T1630Z.160402T1800Z.160406T0600Z.NO/
1018 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* from Friday afternoon to Wednesday April 06.
* At 9:30 PM Wednesday, the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river has the potential to rise to around 9.9 feet
on Saturday. This forecast may change depending on the amount of
rain that falls on Thursday.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...Flood water begins surrounding properties
downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats
and Old Womans Bend in Garfield Township, and Freight Hill
subdivision, and South River Drive, and Main Street in Bridgeton
Township, impacting 54 properties. Felch Avenue near Salmon Run
Campground, and South River Lane, become impassable in Garfield
Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land subdivision and
Sycamore Flats. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
CAS8 follow-up statements
683
WGUS83 KGRR 311453
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1053 AM EDT THU MAR 31 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Croton Hydro reported 1.46 inches of rain had fallen at the dam as
of 09:30 AM Thursday. An additional 0.25-0.50 inches of rain is
possible across the Muskegon River basin through this evening as
showers and some storms move through. The following forecast is based
on observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC123-011653-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.160401T2100Z-160404T1800Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160401T2100Z.160402T1200Z.160404T1200Z.NO/
1053 AM EDT THU MAR 31 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
* at 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will rise to around 9.3 feet by Saturday
morning.
* Impact, at 9.5 feet...Flood water begins surrounding cottages and
homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Leisure
Land subdivision in Bridgeton Township and Sycamore Flats in
Ashland Township impacting 17 properties.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet
on Dec 29 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
EBW480
WGUS83 KGRR 010001
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
801 PM EDT THU MAR 31 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen in the lower half of the
Muskegon River basin since Wednesday. The river at Croton has reached
Minor Flood Stage. The following forecast is based on observed and
forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC123-020201-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.160331T2355Z-160403T1800Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160401T0600Z.160403T1200Z.NO/
801 PM EDT THU MAR 31 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* from this evening to Sunday afternoon.
* at 7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
* 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.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
CAS094
WGUS83 KGRR 010223
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1023 PM EDT THU MAR 31 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Heavy rainfall in the Muskegon River basin Wednesday night into
Thursday has caused the river at Croton has caused the river near
Croton to reach minor flood stage. The following forecast is based on
observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr.
&&
MIC123-020423-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160406T0600Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160402T0000Z.160406T0000Z.NO/
1023 PM EDT THU MAR 31 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* until late Tuesday night.
* at 9:30 PM Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 10.0 feet by
Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...Flood water begins surrounding properties
downstream from the City of Newaygo, in the areas of Anderson Flats
and Old Womans Bend in Garfield Township, and Freight Hill
subdivision, and South River Drive, and Main Street in Bridgeton
Township, impacting 54 properties. Felch Avenue near Salmon Run
Campground and South River Lane become impassable in Garfield
Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land subdivision and
Sycamore Flats. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
CAS915
WGUS83 KGRR 011558
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1158 AM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Rogue River Below Rockford affecting Kent County
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
.Rain amounts between 0.5 and 2.5 inches have fallen across the
entire area since Wednesday. Rivers are rising and flooding of low
lying areas adjacent to river banks is expected or already occurring.
The following forecast is based on observed and forecast 24 hour
precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message... Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio, television or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC037-021758-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0004.160403T0000Z-160405T1200Z/
/MRPM4.1.ER.160403T0000Z.160403T1200Z.160405T0000Z.NO/
1158 AM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids.
* from Saturday evening to Tuesday morning.
* at 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 9.1 feet by Sunday morning. the river will fall
below flood stage by Monday evening.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet
on Mar 24 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC081-021757-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160403T1500Z/
/ROCM4.1.ER.160401T1317Z.160402T0600Z.160403T0300Z.NO/
1158 AM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rogue River Below Rockford.
* until Sunday morning.
* at 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 8.5 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
late evening.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of
Rockford.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet
on May 31 2010.
&&
LAT...LON 4306 8555 4309 8555 4313 8551 4313 8559
4310 8562 4306 8562
$$
MIC123-021757-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160406T1800Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160402T0600Z.160406T0600Z.NO/
1158 AM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* at 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 10.2 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...Flood water begins surrounding properties
downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats
and Old Womans Bend in Garfield Township and Freight Hill
subdivision and South River Drive and Main Street in Bridgeton
Township, impacting 54 properties. Felch Avenue near Salmon Run
Campground and South River Lane become impassable in Garfield
Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land subdivision and
Sycamore Flats. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
63016
WGUS83 KGRR 020221
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1021 PM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Rogue River Below Rockford affecting Kent County
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Heavy rainfall Wednesday and Thursday has caused river levels to
rise. Flooding is occurring near Rockford and Croton and is expected
to occur near Maple Rapids. The following forecast is based on
observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC037-030421-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0004.160403T0600Z-160405T1800Z/
/MRPM4.1.ER.160403T0600Z.160404T0600Z.160405T1800Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids.
* from late Saturday night to Tuesday afternoon.
* at 9:15 PM Friday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by early Sunday morning and
continue to rise to near 9.1 feet by early Monday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet
on Mar 24 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC081-030421-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160403T1800Z/
/ROCM4.1.ER.160401T1317Z.160402T0030Z.160403T0600Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rogue River Below Rockford.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* at 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will remain near 8.4 feet into Saturday morning
then fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of
Rockford.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet
on May 31 2010.
&&
LAT...LON 4306 8555 4309 8555 4313 8551 4313 8559
4310 8562 4306 8562
$$
MIC123-030421-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160406T0600Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160402T1200Z.160406T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT FRI APR 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* until late Tuesday night.
* at 9:30 PM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will rise to near 10.0 feet by Saturday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* Impact, at 10.0 feet...Flood water begins surrounding properties
downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of Anderson Flats
and Old Womans Bend in Garfield Township, and Freight Hill
subdivision and South River Drive and Main Street in Bridgeton
Township, impacting 54 properties. Felch Avenue near Salmon Run
Campground and South River Lane become impassable in Garfield
Township. Expect minor flooding in Leisure Land subdivision and
Sycamore Flats. Expect all public river access sites to be closed.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
CAS765
WGUS83 KGRR 021546
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1146 AM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Rogue River Below Rockford affecting Kent County
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Recent heavy rain has caused river levels to rise. Additional
precipitation... mainly in the form of snow over the weekend...
may prolong the amount of time some rivers stay above bankfull.
Flooding of low lying areas near river banks is occurring or is
expected to occur. The following forecast is based on observed and
forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message... Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio, television or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC037-031746-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0004.160404T0000Z-160405T1200Z/
/MRPM4.1.ER.160404T0000Z.160404T0000Z.160405T0000Z.NO/
1146 AM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids.
* from Sunday evening to Tuesday morning.
* at 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is expected to rise to near flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet
on Mar 24 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC081-031200-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160403T1200Z/
/ROCM4.1.ER.160401T1317Z.160402T0030Z.160403T0000Z.NO/
1146 AM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Rogue River Below Rockford.
* until Sunday morning.
* at 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by this
evening.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of
Rockford.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8 feet
on Apr 29 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 4306 8555 4309 8555 4313 8551 4313 8559
4310 8562 4306 8562
$$
MIC123-031746-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160407T0600Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160402T0600Z.160406T1800Z.NO/
1146 AM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* until late Wednesday night.
* at 11:30 AM Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by
Wednesday early afternoon.
* 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.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
63888
WGUS83 KGRR 030245
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1045 PM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
...The Flood Warning has been cancelled and downgraded to a Flood
Advisory for the following river in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Rogue River Below Rockford affecting Kent County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Rivers continue to run high as a result of recent precipitation.
Minor river flooding is occurring around Croton, and is expected
around Maple Rapids. The Rogue River near Rockford is falling but is
still running above bankfull. The following forecast is based on
observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message...Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC037-040445-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0004.160404T1200Z-160406T1800Z/
/MRPM4.1.ER.160404T1200Z.160405T1200Z.160406T1200Z.NO/
1045 PM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids.
* from Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* at 10:15 PM Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
morning.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet
on Mar 24 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC123-040444-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160407T1800Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160402T0600Z.160407T0600Z.NO/
1045 PM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* at 9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by
Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact, at 9.5 feet...Flood water surrounds cottages and homes
downstream from the City of Newaygo, in the areas of Leisure Lane
subdivision in Bridgeton Township, and Sycamore Flats in Ashland
Township, impacting 17 properties.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
MIC081-030315-
/O.CAN.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160403T1200Z/
/ROCM4.1.ER.160401T1317Z.160402T0030Z.160402T2245Z.NO/
1045 PM EDT SAT APR 2 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Rogue River Below Rockford.
and has been downgraded to a Flood Advisory.
* at 10:00 PM Saturday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at 6:45 PM Saturday.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall to 6.8 feet by Monday
morning.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of
Rockford.
&&
LAT...LON 4306 8555 4309 8555 4313 8551 4313 8559
4310 8562 4306 8562
$$
CAS567
WGUS83 KGRR 030915
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
515 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016
...The Flood Warning has been cancelled and downgraded to a Flood
Advisory for the following river in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County
.Recent heavy rains have caused river levels to rise. Additional
precipitation... mainly in the form of snow... may prolong the amount
of time some rivers stay above bankfull. Flooding of low lying areas
near river banks is occurring or is expected to occur. The following
forecast is based on observed and forecast 24 hour precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message... Motorists should not attempt to drive around
barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local
radio, television or NOAA Weather Radio station for further
information.
Additional weather and river information can be found on our homepage
at www.weather.gov/grr
&&
MIC123-030945-
/O.CAN.KGRR.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160407T1800Z/
/CROM4.1.ER.160331T2137Z.160402T0600Z.160407T0600Z.NO/
515 AM EDT SUN APR 3 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Muskegon River Near Croton.
* at 4:30 AM Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall.
* 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.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet
on Jan 30 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 8604 4338 8578 4342 8562 4346 8570
4345 8582 4335 8604
$$
63What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning 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 warning went out at Mar 30, 9:17 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 30, 9:17 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI 917 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 LATEST UPDATE... UPDATE .SYNOPSIS... ISSUED AT 317 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM DEVELOPING IN NEBRASKA WILL TRACK EAST TONIGHT REACHING MICHIGAN ON THURSDAY. THIS SYSTEM WILL BRING WITH IT RAIN SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS. THE RAIN COULD BE LOCALLY HEAVY AND THE STORMS STRONG ON THURSDAY. THE WIND WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST THURSDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL DRAW DOWN A MUCH COOLER AIRMASS THAT WILL SETTLE IN THROUGH THE WEEKEND. && .UPDATE... ISSUED AT 859 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 UPDATED TO INCREASE POPS THIS EVENING. REGIONAL RADARS SHOW A STEADY FEED OF SHOWERS/STORMS MOVING TOWARD LOWER MICHIGAN. MESOANALYSIS SHOWS SHEAR REMAINS LOW CURRENTLY AND SHORT RANGE PROGS INDICATE SHEAR WILL REMAIN LOW TONIGHT. SO WE EXPECT ANY STORMS THAT DEVELOP TONIGHT TO BE SUB SEVERE. && .SHORT TERM...(THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT) ISSUED AT 317 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 THE MAIN CHALLENGES DEAL WITH THE RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND HIGH WINDS LATER TONIGHT AND ON THURSDAY. THE SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER HAS BEEN SHIFTED NORTH INTO SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE CWA FOR THURSDAY...WITH THE MARGINAL RISK FURTHER NORTH. ELEVATED CONVECTION IS FORECASTED THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. STRONG WIND FIELDS WILL EXISTS. IT APPEARS THAT THE STRONGER STORMS COULD FEATURE GUSTY WINDS...PERHAPS OVER 40 MPH IN THE MORNING...BUT A BETTER RISK EXISTS IN THE AFTERNOON. DEEP LAYER SHEAR INCREASES THROUGH THE DAY...WITH SURFACE BASED INSTABILITY SHOWING UP DURING THE AFTERNOON. WET BULB ZERO VALUES ARE LOW. AS THE COLD FRONT PASSES THROUGH DURING THE AFTERNOON...NARROW LINE OF STORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS AND HAIL WILL BE POSSIBLE. THE NAM AFTER 21Z DOES SUPPORT A TORNADO RISK...WITH INCREASED 0 TO 1 KM HELICITY...BUT THAT IS NOT CERTAIN TO HAPPEN. I DID NOT GO WITH A WIND ADVISORY. THE LATEST TRENDS SUGGEST WE WILL MIX INTO THE 30 TO 40 MPH RANGE WINDS. .LONG TERM...(SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY) ISSUED AT 317 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER IS ON THE WAY FOR THIS WEEKEND INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. A STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM THAT WILL MOVE IN FROM THE NW WILL BRING SOME LIGHT SNOW WITH LIGHT ACCUMULATIONS ON SATURDAY. ACCUMULATIONS OF AN INCH OR TWO ARE POSSIBLE NEAR TO NORTH OF I-96 WITH THE HIGHER END TOTALS EXPECTED ACROSS OUR NORTHERN FCST AREA. AROUND AN INCH OR LESS IS ANTICIPATED NEAR TO SOUTH OF I-96 MAINLY ON GRASSY SURFACES. ANOTHER LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING POTENTIAL FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF LIGHT SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY. BEYOND THAT A RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN TO PRODUCE FAIR BUT CONTINUED UNSEASONABLY COOL WEATHER TUESDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL FINALLY MODERATE WEDNESDAY AS SOUTHERLY FLOW WAA DEVELOPS ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE DEPARTING HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE. && .AVIATION...(FOR THE 00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY EVENING) ISSUED AT 758 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 OCNL SHOWERS AND TSTMS WILL IMPACT THE TERMINALS TONIGHT. MVFR TO VFR CIGS/VSBYS AT 00Z WILL TREND DOWN TO IFR TO MVFR TOWARD 06Z. SOUTH WINDS WILL BE STRONG/GUSTY TONIGHT WITH SOME GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS AT TIMES. A BRIEF PERIOD OF DRY CONDITIONS SHOULD DEVELOP THURSDAY MORNING WITH CIGS IMPROVING TO MOSTLY VFR. HOWEVER STRONG TSTMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOWARD 18Z AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT AND MOVE EAST ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH EARLY EVENING. && .MARINE... ISSUED AT 317 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 WIND GUSTS OVER 25 KNOTS WILL LEAD TO HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT THROUGH THURSDAY. THE WIND WILL BE SOUTH TONIGHT...BEFORE VEERING NORTHWEST BY THURSDAY NIGHT. HOWEVER FOR BIG SABLE POINT THE FRONT IS FORECASTED TO SLIP DOWN FROM THE NORTH TONIGHT...THUS THE WIND COULD TEMPORARILY BECOME NORTHEAST TOWARD DAYBREAK. WILL MAINTAIN THE HAZARDS. && .HYDROLOGY... ISSUED AT 513 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 NEW FLOOD ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED AS RIVERS WILL RISE FOLLOWING THE RAINFALL TONIGHT INTO THU. BETWEEN 0.5 AND 1.75 INCHES ARE EXPECTED... HEAVIEST IN THE MUSKEGON RIVER BASIN. FLOODING WILL MAINLY BE RESTRICTED TO THE TYPICAL LOW LYING AREAS WITH LITTLE IMPACT. HOWEVER... THE MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR EVART MAY BEGIN TO AFFECT HOMES BY FRIDAY IF THE CURRENT FORECAST PANS OUT. && .GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MI...NONE. LM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR LMZ844>849. && UPDATE...04 SYNOPSIS...MJS SHORT TERM...MJS LONG TERM...LAURENS AVIATION...MEADE HYDROLOGY...CAS MARINE...MJS
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 30, 1:50 PM EDT, 8 hours 28 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI 150 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-311000- MASON-LAKE-OSCEOLA-CLARE-OCEANA-NEWAYGO-MECOSTA-ISABELLA-MUSKEGON- MONTCALM-GRATIOT-OTTAWA-KENT-IONIA-CLINTON-ALLEGAN-BARRY-EATON- INGHAM-VAN BUREN-KALAMAZOO-CALHOUN-JACKSON- 150 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE TONIGHT. SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED. STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRIEF HEAVY DOWNPOURS...CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES AND WIND GUSTS TO 40 MPH. HEAVY RAIN FROM THIS EVENING INTO THURSDAY MAY BRING ADDITIONAL RIVER FLOODING AS LEVELS ARE ALREADY ELEVATED ON SOME AREA RIVERS. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON THURSDAY AS WELL. STORMS IN THE MIDDAY TO EARLY EVENING HOURS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE STRONG TO SEVERE. A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER EXISTS SOUTH OF A LINE FROM NEAR SOUTH HAVEN TO BATTLE CREEK WITH A MARGINAL RISK FURTHER NORTH. DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL ARE THE PRIMARY RISKS. THE STORMS WILL ALSO BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN AND FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING STRIKES. COLDER WEATHER ALONG WITH SOME ACCUMULATING SNOW ARE POSSIBLE IN THE SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY TIME FRAME. COLD WEATHER TUESDAY MORNING OF NEXT WEEK ESPECIALLY WILL NEED TO BE MONITORED FOR SUSCEPTIBLE EARLY SEASON FRUIT TREES. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. LMZ844>849-311000- 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- 150 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER MICHIGAN. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT WINDS AND WAVES WILL POSE A HAZARD TO SMALLER CRAFT TONIGHT. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE OVER LAKE MICHIGAN TONIGHT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY WINDS AND WAVES WILL REMAIN A HAZARD TO SMALLER CRAFT THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT. THUNDERSTORMS WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE OVER THE LAKE THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. DUKE MJS
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 30, 6:26 PM EDT, 3 hours 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
626 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0613 PM HAIL 2 NW BELMONT 43.09N 85.64W
03/30/2016 E0.25 INCH KENT MI PUBLIC
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CASLocal storm report, Mar 30, 6:35 PM EDT, 3 hours 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
635 PM EDT WED MAR 30 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0618 PM HAIL 3 SE ROCKFORD 43.10N 85.52W
03/30/2016 M0.25 INCH KENT MI TRAINED SPOTTER
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CASThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 10:45 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Kent | 8 days |
| Mar 31, 11:03 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Kent | 7 days |
| Mar 31, 11:03 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Ionia | 7 days |
| Mar 31, 11:03 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Kent | 4 days |
| Mar 31, 11:03 AM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Mecosta | 59 hr |
| Mar 31, 11:18 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Mecosta | 42 min |
| Mar 31, 1:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Lake, Mason, Oceana | 54 min |
| Mar 31, 2:50 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 40 min | |
| Mar 31, 3:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana | 55 min |
| Mar 31, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Isabella, Mecosta | 66 min |
| Mar 31, 3:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 46 min | |
| Mar 31, 3:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Allegan, Ottawa | 51 min |
| Mar 31, 3:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Barry, Eaton | 56 min |
| Mar 31, 4:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Kent | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 4:49 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Barry, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Montcalm | 56 min |
| Mar 31, 5:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Calhoun, Kalamazoo | 94 min |
| Mar 31, 5:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Eaton | 39 min |
| Mar 31, 6:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Ingham, Jackson | 85 min |
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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.