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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this river flood warning at Apr 7, 2017, 11:30 AM EDT for Gratiot County, Michigan. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2017, 11:30 AM EDT (15:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2017, 2:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Gratiot County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 89 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:32 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 Pine River at Alma (ALMM4).
- Action stage
- 7 ft
- Minor stage
- 8 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10 ft
- Major stage
- 12 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04155000, 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.
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WGUS43 KGRR 071530
FLWGRR
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1130 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood
warning for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Ada affecting Kent County
Grand River At Grand Rapids affecting Kent County
Pine River At Alma affecting Gratiot County
.River levels continue to rise across Southwest Lower Michigan due
to, recent rain and snow melt, especially over the Grand River basin.
This will lead to some of the highest crests in quite some time.
Residents should be aware of rising river levels and the impacts it
will have on their businesses and personal properties. Flooding is
now imminent along nearly the entire stretch of the Grand River and
associated tributaries. 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.
These warnings will be in effect until the rivers fall below their
flood stages.
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
&&
MIC081-081730-
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/ADAM4.1.ER.170409T1800Z.170410T0600Z.170410T2100Z.NO/
1130 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Grand River At Ada.
* from Sunday afternoon to late Monday night.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by Sunday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 20.2 feet by early Monday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact, at 20.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet
on Dec 31 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4289 8548 4298 8541 4302 8548 4309 8557
4302 8559 4298 8557
$$
MIC081-081730-
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/GDRM4.1.ER.170410T0300Z.170410T0600Z.170411T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Grand River At Grand Rapids.
* from Sunday evening to Tuesday morning.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by Sunday before midnight and
continue to rise to near 18.1 feet by early Monday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Monday evening.
* Impact, at 18.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of basements in low
lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and
structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in
Robinson Township.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.9 feet
on Feb 25 1997.
&&
LAT...LON 4291 8589 4288 8574 4297 8563 4298 8572
4295 8578 4297 8583
$$
MIC057-080600-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.W.0021.170407T1530Z-170408T0600Z/
/ALMM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170407T1200Z.170407T1800Z.NO/
1130 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pine River At Alma.
* until late tonight.
* At 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will fall to below flood stage by this
afternoon.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect some flooding of low lying areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet
on Mar 15 1913.
&&
LAT...LON 4329 8474 4336 8463 4347 8452 4347 8459
4340 8469 4334 8476
$$
632 follow-up statements
907
WGUS83 KGRR 071555
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Lansing affecting Ingham County
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Grand River At Lowell affecting Kent County
Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Portage River Near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County
Grand River At Ada affecting Kent County
Grand River Near Comstock Park affecting Kent County
Grand River At Grand Rapids affecting Kent County
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County
Pine River At Alma affecting Gratiot County
.River levels continue to rise across Southwest Lower Michigan due
to, recent rain and snow melt, especially over the Grand River basin.
This will lead to some of the highest crests in quite some time.
Residents should be aware of rising river levels and the impacts it
will have on their businesses and personal properties. Flooding is
now imminent along nearly the entire stretch of the Grand River and
associated tributaries. 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
&&
MIC065-081755-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-170410T2200Z/
/LNSM4.1.ER.170407T0130Z.170408T0600Z.170410T1000Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Lansing.
* until Monday evening.
* at 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Monday
morning.
* Impact, at 12.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of basements of
businesses in North Lansing.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet
on Sep 15 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 8467 4274 8458 4271 8454 4277 8454
4279 8467
$$
MIC067-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0017.170407T1800Z-170411T1400Z/
/IONM4.1.ER.170407T1800Z.170409T0600Z.170411T0200Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Ionia.
* until Tuesday morning.
* at 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 20.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 22.5 feet by early Sunday morning. the river will fall
below flood stage by Monday before midnight.
* Impact, at 23.0 feet...Expect moderate flooding of several roads,
businesses, and residences, in the Ionia area and if structures
located in the Ionia Fairgrounds. Water halfway up windows on
automobile building at Ionia Fairgrounds. Water begins to flood
parking lot of Dollar General store, Save-a-Lot, and the Ionia
Secretary of State office. Homes along Quarry Road begin to flood.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 22.1 feet
on Dec 29 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4290 8521 4296 8499 4303 8488 4297 8524
$$
MIC081-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0018.170408T1500Z-170413T0130Z/
/LWLM4.1.ER.170408T1500Z.170409T1800Z.170412T0130Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Lowell.
* from Saturday morning to Wednesday evening.
* at 9:10 AM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 16.6 feet by Sunday early afternoon. the
river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday before midnight.
* Impact, at 16.0 feet...Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of
Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city
of Lowell.
&&
LAT...LON 4289 8548 4289 8534 4290 8521 4297 8524
4296 8534 4298 8541
$$
MIC081-081754-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0019.170409T1800Z-170411T0900Z/
/ADAM4.1.ER.170409T1800Z.170410T0600Z.170410T2100Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Ada.
* from Sunday afternoon to late Monday night.
* at 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by Sunday early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 20.2 feet by early Monday morning. the
river will fall below flood stage by Monday afternoon.
* Impact, at 20.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet
on Dec 31 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4289 8548 4298 8541 4302 8548 4309 8557
4302 8559 4298 8557
$$
MIC081-081754-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMPM4.2.ER.170406T2145Z.170410T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River Near Comstock Park.
* until further notice.
* at 7:45 AM Friday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by
Sunday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact, at 16.0 feet...Major flooding on homes along Abrigador
Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock
Park and Plainfield Township approximatley 100 homes affected by
flooding.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet
on Jan 1 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 4297 8563 4303 8562 4302 8559 4309 8557
4308 8570 4298 8572
$$
MIC081-081754-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0020.170410T0300Z-170411T1200Z/
/GDRM4.1.ER.170410T0300Z.170410T0600Z.170411T0000Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Grand Rapids.
* from Sunday evening to Tuesday morning.
* at 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by Sunday before midnight and
continue to rise to near 18.1 feet by early Monday morning. the
river will fall below flood stage by Monday evening.
* Impact, 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.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet
on Dec 31 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4291 8589 4288 8574 4297 8563 4298 8572
4295 8578 4297 8583
$$
MIC139-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0010.170408T2136Z-170414T2100Z/
/RBNM4.1.ER.170408T2136Z.170411T0000Z.170413T2100Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* from Saturday afternoon to Friday April 14.
* at 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will rise above flood stage Saturday
evening and continue to rise to 14.7 feet by Monday evening. The
river will fall below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact, at 15.0 feet...Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water.
Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik
subdivision occurs.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet
on Jan 16 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4300 8610 4297 8595 4291 8589 4297 8583
4304 8591 4307 8610
$$
MIC065-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170408T2000Z/
/HHTM4.1.ER.170405T1417Z.170407T0000Z.170407T2000Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sycamore Creek At Holt.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 8.7 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 late
this afternoon.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas
adjacent to the river, in the Lansing Municipal Golf Course and
sections of East Mt. Hope Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet
on Apr 20 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4271 8455 4268 8455 4264 8451 4264 8445
4268 8449 4271 8451
$$
MIC065-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170412T0000Z/
/ELNM4.1.ER.170407T0415Z.170408T1800Z.170411T1200Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Red Cedar River At East Lansing.
* until Tuesday evening.
* at 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 8.5 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
* Impact, at 8.5 feet...Minor flooding of farmland, Michigan State
University athletic fields, and secondary roads.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet
on Feb 12 2001.
&&
LAT...LON 4271 8455 4270 8447 4268 8438 4274 8438
4275 8447 4274 8454
$$
MIC037-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170410T1800Z/
/EAGM4.1.ER.170406T1103Z.170407T0400Z.170410T0600Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Looking Glass River Near Eagle.
* until Monday afternoon.
* at 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by
early Monday morning.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and
along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle. River
levels flood warming hut, playground, pavilion, and ball field in
Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 7.9 feet
on Apr 19 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4283 8489 4279 8474 4281 8455 4287 8455
4286 8474 4290 8489
$$
MIC037-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170413T1800Z/
/MRPM4.1.ER.170406T1700Z.170408T1200Z.170413T0600Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids.
* until Thursday afternoon.
* at 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 9.9 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet
on Dec 30 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC015-081754-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170412T0000Z/
/HSTM4.1.ER.170407T0845Z.170408T1800Z.170411T1200Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Thornapple River Above Hastings.
* until Tuesday evening.
* at 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 8.0 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of River Road and homes
at Quimby along River Lane, Charlton Park, and Berry's Landing
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet
on Dec 30 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4268 8550 4259 8523 4260 8516 4266 8517
4265 8524 4273 8541
$$
MIC077-081754-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170413T0600Z/
/VCKM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170407T1800Z.170412T0600Z.UU/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Portage River Near Vicksburg.
* until late Wednesday night.
* at 10:30 AM Thursday the stage was 5.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 5.4 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Wednesday
morning.
* Impact, at 5.0 feet...Expect overflows into wooded areas and
farmland adjacent to the river
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet
on Aug 17 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4208 8547 4211 8544 4216 8544 4215 8548
4211 8553 4208 8552
$$
MIC057-080600-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/ALMM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170407T1200Z.170407T1800Z.NO/
1155 AM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pine River At Alma.
* until late tonight.
* at 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by this
afternoon.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect some flooding of low lying areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2 feet
on Jul 7 2014.
&&
LAT...LON 4329 8474 4336 8463 4347 8452 4347 8459
4340 8469 4334 8476
$$
63006
WGUS83 KGRR 080208
FLSGRR
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
...The Flood Warning has been cancelled and downgraded to a Flood
Advisory for the following river in Southwest Lower Michigan...
Pine River At Alma affecting Gratiot County
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest
Lower Michigan...
Grand River At Lansing affecting Ingham County
Grand River At Ionia affecting Ionia County
Grand River At Lowell affecting Kent County
Grand River At Ada affecting Kent County
Grand River Near Comstock Park affecting Kent County
Grand River At Grand Rapids affecting Kent County
Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County
Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County
Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County
Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County
Maple River At Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County
Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County
Portage River Near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County
.The Grand River is expected to crest at Lansing Saturday morning.
Portland is in the process of cresting right now, and this moves
down toward Ionia by tomorrow night. The crest moves through Kent
County by the end of the weekend, and finally Ottawa County. We are
still expecting moderate flooding in Comstock Park. Numerous roads in
the vicinity of the Grand River in Kent County will be closed due to
flooding. The Red Cedar River in East Lansing is also leading to
numerous road closures at this time. Various other road closures
along rivers that have reached flood stage are occurring. Check with
local authorities about road closures and alternative routes.
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
&&
MIC065-090408-
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/LNSM4.1.ER.170407T0130Z.170408T1200Z.170410T1400Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Lansing.
* until Monday afternoon.
* at 9:45 PM Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Monday
morning.
* Impact, at 12.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of basements of
businesses in North Lansing.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet
on Sep 15 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 8467 4274 8458 4271 8454 4277 8454
4279 8467
$$
MIC067-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-170411T0600Z/
/IONM4.1.ER.170407T1745Z.170408T1800Z.170410T2100Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Ionia.
* until late Monday night.
* at 9:45 PM Friday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 22.1 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
* Impact, at 23.0 feet...Expect moderate flooding of several roads,
businesses, and residences, in the Ionia area and if structures
located in the Ionia Fairgrounds. Water halfway up windows on
automobile building at Ionia Fairgrounds. Water begins to flood
parking lot of Dollar General store, Save-a-Lot, and the Ionia
Secretary of State office. Homes along Quarry Road begin to flood.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 21.8 feet
on Apr 13 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4290 8521 4296 8499 4303 8488 4297 8524
$$
MIC081-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0018.170408T1424Z-170412T0300Z/
/LWLM4.1.ER.170408T1424Z.170409T1200Z.170411T1600Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Lowell.
* from Saturday morning to Tuesday evening.
* at 9:10 AM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 16.2 feet by Sunday morning. the river
will fall below flood stage by Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact, at 16.0 feet...Lowell fairgrounds flooded, low sections of
Bowes Road, Division, Front Street, and Jackson flooded in the city
of Lowell.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 15.8 feet
on Dec 30 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4289 8548 4289 8534 4290 8521 4297 8524
4296 8534 4298 8541
$$
MIC081-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0019.170409T1800Z-170410T1800Z/
/ADAM4.1.ER.170409T1800Z.170409T1800Z.170410T1200Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Ada.
* from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
* at 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is expected to rise to near flood stage Sunday
early afternoon.
* Impact, at 20.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet
on Dec 31 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4289 8548 4298 8541 4302 8548 4309 8557
4302 8559 4298 8557
$$
MIC081-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170415T0600Z/
/CMPM4.2.ER.170406T2145Z.170410T0000Z.170414T0600Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River Near Comstock Park.
* until Saturday April 15.
* at 5:30 PM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Moderate Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by
Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage early Friday
morning.
* Impact, at 16.0 feet...Major flooding on homes along Abrigador
Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock
Park and Plainfield Township approximatley 100 homes affected by
flooding.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet
on Jan 1 2009.
&&
LAT...LON 4297 8563 4303 8562 4302 8559 4309 8557
4308 8570 4298 8572
$$
MIC081-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0020.170410T1800Z-170411T0600Z/
/GDRM4.1.ER.170410T1800Z.170410T1800Z.170411T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Grand Rapids.
* from Monday afternoon to late Monday night.
* at 9:00 PM Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday
early afternoon.
* Impact, 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.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 17.8 feet
on Dec 31 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4291 8589 4288 8574 4297 8563 4298 8572
4295 8578 4297 8583
$$
MIC139-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0010.170408T2100Z-170414T0600Z/
/RBNM4.1.ER.170408T2100Z.170411T0000Z.170413T2100Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* from Saturday afternoon to Friday April 14.
* at 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 14.7 feet by
Tuesday morning.
* Impact, at 15.0 feet...Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water.
Moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of Vanlopik
subdivision occurs.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet
on Jan 16 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4300 8610 4297 8595 4291 8589 4297 8583
4304 8591 4307 8610
$$
MIC065-081800-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-170408T1800Z/
/HHTM4.1.ER.170405T1417Z.170407T1135Z.170408T1200Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sycamore Creek At Holt.
* until Saturday afternoon.
* at 7:35 AM Friday the stage was 8.8 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
tomorrow morning.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas
adjacent to the river, in the Lansing Municipal Golf Course and
sections of East Mt. Hope Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet
on Apr 20 2013.
&&
LAT...LON 4271 8455 4268 8455 4264 8451 4264 8445
4268 8449 4271 8451
$$
MIC065-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-170411T1800Z/
/ELNM4.1.ER.170407T0415Z.170408T1800Z.170411T0900Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Red Cedar River At East Lansing.
* until Tuesday afternoon.
* at 9:30 PM Friday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 8.5 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
* Impact, at 8.5 feet...Minor flooding of farmland, Michigan State
University athletic fields, and secondary roads.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet
on Feb 12 2001.
&&
LAT...LON 4271 8455 4270 8447 4268 8438 4274 8438
4275 8447 4274 8454
$$
MIC037-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/EAGM4.1.ER.170406T1103Z.170407T0400Z.170409T0600Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Looking Glass River Near Eagle.
* until Sunday afternoon.
* at 8:45 PM Friday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by
early Sunday morning.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and
along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle. River
levels flood warming hut, playground, pavilion, and ball field in
Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 feet
on Jun 14 2015.
&&
LAT...LON 4283 8489 4279 8474 4281 8455 4287 8455
4286 8474 4290 8489
$$
MIC037-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170412T0600Z/
/MRPM4.1.ER.170406T1700Z.170407T2230Z.170411T1800Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Maple River At Maple Rapids.
* until late Tuesday night.
* at 9:15 PM Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by
Tuesday early afternoon.
* Impact, at 9.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of County Line Road and
a home along County Line Road.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet
on Apr 29 2011.
&&
LAT...LON 4298 8493 4308 8468 4310 8457 4317 8456
4314 8471 4302 8495
$$
MIC015-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170412T1200Z/
/HSTM4.1.ER.170407T0845Z.170408T1800Z.170412T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Thornapple River Above Hastings.
* until Wednesday morning.
* at 9:15 PM Friday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 8.2 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of River Road and homes
at Quimby along River Lane, Charlton Park, and Berry's Landing
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet
on Dec 30 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4268 8550 4259 8523 4260 8516 4266 8517
4265 8524 4273 8541
$$
MIC077-090407-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170412T1800Z/
/VCKM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170408T0600Z.170412T0600Z.UU/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
the Portage River Near Vicksburg.
* until Wednesday afternoon.
* at 12:46 PM Friday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will remain near 5.4 feet after midnight
tonight.The river will fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact, at 5.0 feet...Expect overflows into wooded areas and
farmland adjacent to the river
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 5.8 feet
on Aug 17 2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4208 8547 4211 8544 4216 8544 4215 8548
4211 8553 4208 8552
$$
MIC057-080238-
/O.CAN.KGRR.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/ALMM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.170407T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 PM EDT FRI APR 7 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Pine River At Alma.
and has been downgraded to a Flood Advisory.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is forecast below flood stage with a maximum
value of 7.4 feet after midnight tonight.
* Impact, at 7.0 feet...River is bankfull.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 7.5 feet
on Apr 1 2008.
&&
LAT...LON 4329 8474 4336 8463 4347 8452 4347 8459
4340 8469 4334 8476
$$
HovingThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 10:21 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Ionia | 5 days |
| Apr 6, 10:21 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 6 days |
| Apr 6, 10:56 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Ionia | 4 days |
| Apr 6, 10:56 PM EDT | River Flood Advisory | GRR | Calhoun | 5 days |
| Apr 7, 3:20 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRR | 15 hr | |
| Apr 7, 11:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 4 days |
| Apr 7, 11:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 4 days |
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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.