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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Grand Rapids, MI

January 12, 2017Ottawa County, Michigan

NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this river flood warning at Jan 12, 2017, 11:01 AM EST for Ottawa County, Michigan. It took effect at Jan 12, 2017, 10:34 PM EST. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2017, 11:01 AM EST (16:01 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 12, 2017, 10:34 PM EST
Expired
Jan 20, 2017, 10:17 PM EST
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Ottawa County, MI

The radar

The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:02 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 Grand River at Robinson Township (RBNM4).

Action stage
13 ft
Minor stage
13.3 ft
Moderate stage
15 ft
Major stage
18 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.

107 
WGUS43 KGRR 121601
FLWGRR


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1101 AM EST THU JAN 12 2017

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.Snow should be the main form of precipitation through the weekend
and temperatures should be mostly below freezing. This should keep
the ice on area rivers steady. Unfortunately, we have high river
levels and additional minor flooding is possible. Ice in the
rivers will also impact river levels, and could cause levels to
rapidly fluctuate. The following forecast is based on observed and
forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-131801-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.W.0003.170113T1200Z-170119T1800Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170113T1200Z.170117T0000Z.170118T1800Z.NO/
1101 AM EST THU JAN 12 2017

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO Thursday January 19.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.3 feet by
  7 AM tomorrow morning. Additional rises may be possible next week.
* Impact, at 13.3 feet...Minor flooding begins in low areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet 
  on Mar 9 2004.  

&&

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

$$

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18 follow-up statements
887 
WGUS83 KGRR 130001
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
701 PM EST THU JAN 12 2017

...The flood warning has been cancelled for the following rivers in 
Southwest Lower Michigan...

  Grand River Near Comstock Park affecting Kent County

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

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 

&&

MIC081-130031-
/O.CAN.KGRR.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170113T0001Z/
/CMPM4.1.MC.170112T0131Z.170112T1113Z.170112T1307Z.NO/
701 PM EST THU JAN 12 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Grand River Near Comstock Park.
* at  6:30 PM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  8:07 AM Thursday.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall to 9.8 feet by Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact, at 11.0 feet...River is bankfull.

&&

LAT...LON 4297 8563 4303 8562 4302 8559 4309 8557
      4308 8570 4298 8572             

$$

MIC139-140200-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0003.170113T1200Z-170119T1800Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170113T1200Z.170117T0000Z.170118T1800Z.NO/
701 PM EST THU JAN 12 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO Thursday January 19.
* at  4:30 PM Thursday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Impact, at 13.3 feet...Minor flooding begins in low areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet 
  on Mar 14 2009.  

&&

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

$$
228 
WGUS83 KGRR 130337
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1037 PM EST THU JAN 12 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

.Ice continues to affect the river levels at Robinson Township.
Recent snowmelt, rainfall, and upstream ice jams blowing out will
provide for potential of river levels going up further at Robinson
Township. The ice could break up and relieve a lot of the water
building upstream. Little to no additional precipitation is expected
through Sunday. 

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 

&&

MIC139-140537-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.170113T0334Z-170119T0600Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170113T1200Z.170118T0600Z.NO/
1037 PM EST THU JAN 12 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL Thursday January 19.
* at  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.6 feet by 
  tomorrow morning.  The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact, at 13.6 feet...Eastern edge of Vanlopik and the western 
  edge of Limberlost Roads begin to flood. Flooding begins to occur 
  in low lying areas in Deer Creek Park.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet 
  on Mar 14 2009.  

&&

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

$$
638 
WGUS83 KGRR 131653
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1153 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.Snow should be the main form of precipitation through the weekend
and temperatures should be mostly below freezing. This should keep
the ice on area rivers steady. Unfortunately, we have high river
levels and additional minor flooding is possible. Ice in the
rivers will also impact river levels, and could cause levels to
rapidly fluctuate. The following forecast is based on observed and
forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-141853-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170120T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170114T0000Z.170119T0000Z.NO/
1153 AM EST FRI JAN 13 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING.
* at  9:40 AM Friday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by this 
  evening.  The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

63
131 
WGUS83 KGRR 140212
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
912 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

.Ice will continue to affect the river levels in Robinson Township.
Additional water coming from upstream will keep increasing river
levels gradually until the ice can break up a bit. No additional
precipitation is expected until Monday.

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 

&&

MIC139-150412-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170114T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM EST FRI JAN 13 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* Until further notice.
* at  3:00 PM Friday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.9 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon.  Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact, at 13.9 feet...Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are 
  surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$
883 
WGUS83 KGRR 141534
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1034 AM EST SAT JAN 14 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.Ice will continue to affect the river levels in Robinson Township.
Additional water coming from upstream will keep river levels high
until the ice can break up. No precipitation is expected until
Monday.

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 

&&

MIC139-151734-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170115T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1034 AM EST SAT JAN 14 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* at  9:40 AM Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. Additional rises may be possible 
  thereafter.
* Impact, at 13.9 feet...Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are 
  surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

63
352 
WGUS83 KGRR 150311
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1011 PM EST SAT JAN 14 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.Dry weather will continue through Sunday. More precipitation expected Monday
could affect area rivers.

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 

&&

MIC139-160511-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170115T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1011 PM EST SAT JAN 14 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* at  3:08 PM Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.9 feet by 
  tomorrow morning.  Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact, at 13.9 feet...Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are 
  surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

TJT
896 
WGUS83 KGRR 151607
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1107 AM EST SUN JAN 15 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.Ice will continue to affect the river levels in Robinson Township.
Additional water coming from upstream will keep river levels high
until the ice can break up. No precipitation is expected until
Monday.

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 

&&

MIC139-161807-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170119T0600Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170114T2008Z.170118T0600Z.NO/
1107 AM EST SUN JAN 15 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* at  9:05 AM Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall below flood stage by 
  early Wednesday morning.
* Impact, at 13.6 feet...Eastern edge of Vanlopik and the western 
  edge of Limberlost Roads begin to flood. Flooding begins to occur 
  in low lying areas in Deer Creek Park.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet 
  on Mar 14 2009.  

&&

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

$$

63
616 
WGUS83 KGRR 160209
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
909 PM EST SUN JAN 15 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY
  
.Ice will continue to affect the river levels in Robinson Township.
Additional water coming from upstream will keep river levels high
until the ice can break up. Some precipitation will occur on Monday.

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 

&&

MIC139-170409-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170116T2200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 PM EST SUN JAN 15 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
* at  9:05 AM Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.8 feet after
  midnight tonight.  Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$
507 
WGUS83 KGRR 161630
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1130 AM EST MON JAN 16 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

.Ice continues to restrict the flow of the Grand River in Robinson 
Township. While ice may melt amid warm weather later this week, run-
off from rain across the area will keep the river running high. The 
forecast keeps the river level fairly steady in minor flood stage, 
though the river could drop below flood stage later this week when 
ice melt or breakup occurs. The following forecast is based on 
observed and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-171830-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170121T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM EST MON JAN 16 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM Monday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will remain in minor flood stage this week,
  though it may rise a few more inches.
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

CAS
966 
WGUS83 KGRR 170233
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
933 PM EST MON JAN 16 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.Ice continues to restrict the flow of the Grand River in Robinson 
Township. While ice may melt later this week, rain will keep river 
levels in minor flood stage. The river could drop below flood stage 
later this week when ice melt or breakup occurs. The following forecast 
is based on observed and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-180433-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170121T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
933 PM EST MON JAN 16 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* at  8:12 PM Monday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.8 feet by 
  Saturday morning. 
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

MIC077-180432-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.W.0004.170118T0000Z-170119T1800Z/
/VCKM4.1.ER.170118T0000Z.170118T0000Z.170118T1800Z.UU/
933 PM EST MON JAN 16 2017

* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast, the river is forecast to have a maximum value of 5.0 feet
  tomorrow evening.
* 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 5.0 feet 
  on Apr 20 2013.  

&&

LAT...LON 4208 8547 4211 8544 4216 8544 4215 8548
      4211 8553 4208 8552             

$$
247 
WGUS83 KGRR 171643
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1143 AM EST TUE JAN 17 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

.Ice continues to restrict the flow of the Grand River at Robinson 
Township, and the river is currently at minor flood stage though 
slowly falling. An inch of rain fell Monday into Tuesday morning, 
and therefore a slight rise in the river level is posssible in the 
short term. Warm temperatures will allow the ice to melt later this 
week, which may allow the river to fall back within its banks by 
then. The following forecast is based on observed and forecast 48 
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 

&&

MIC139-181843-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170120T0600Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170116T1300Z.170118T0600Z.NO/
1143 AM EST TUE JAN 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* until late Thursday night.
* at  8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river may rise slightly to near 13.4 feet tonight.
  The river may then fall below flood stage by Wednesday or Thursday.
* Impact, at 13.3 feet...Minor flooding begins in low areas.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet 
  on Mar 14 2009.  

&&

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

$$

CAS
574 
WGUS83 KGRR 180215
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
915 PM EST TUE JAN 17 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY
  Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton COUNTY

.Rivers remain high due to recent heavy rains and snow melt. Little
to no additional rain is expected through Thursday night. The
following forecast is based on observed and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-190415-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170119T1800Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170118T0242Z.170118T1800Z.NO/
915 PM EST TUE JAN 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* at  3:59 PM Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by 
  tonight.  The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 
  afternoon.
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

MIC037-190414-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170120T1800Z/
/EAGM4.1.ER.170118T1200Z.170119T0000Z.170120T0600Z.NO/
915 PM EST TUE JAN 17 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Looking Glass River Near Eagle.
* UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* at  8:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue 
  to rise to near 7.1 feet by tomorrow evening. the river will fall 
  below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact, at 7.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and 
  along the river between Dewitt and Eagle. Flooding occurs in 
  Riverside Park in Dewitt and 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             

$$
265 
WGUS83 KGRR 181528
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1028 AM EST WED JAN 18 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

.River ice continues to restrict waterflow and recent rainfall is 
causing the river level to rise several inches. Ice will slowly melt 
in warmer temperatures this week. If and when ice breakup occurs, the 
river level should drop quickly. The following forecast is based on 
observed and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-191728-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170120T1800Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170119T0000Z.170120T1800Z.NO/
1028 AM EST WED JAN 18 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* until Friday afternoon.
* at  8:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by this 
  evening. The river may fall below flood stage by Friday afternoon.
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

CAS
749 
WGUS83 KGRR 190213
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
913 PM EST WED JAN 18 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.The river is expected to hold above flood stage with more rainfall
coming through Friday and a crest on the Grand that has not
reached Ottawa County yet. The following forecast is based on
observed and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-200413-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170125T0600Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170121T1200Z.170124T1800Z.NO/
913 PM EST WED JAN 18 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL Wednesday January 25.
* at  8:22 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.9 feet by 
  Saturday morning.  The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  early afternoon.
* Impact, at 13.9 feet...Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are 
  surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

Hoving
000 
WGUS83 KGRR 191647
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1147 AM EST THU JAN 19 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County

.Rain showers are expected tonight into Friday as a trough of low 
pressure moves through the Great Lakes region. A quarter to a half
inch of rain is forecast through Friday evening, which may bring
additional rises to area rivers. The following forecast is based on 
observed and forecast 48 hour precipitation. In addition, the forecast
at Robinson Township will be affected by the ice in the river. With 
warming temperatures the next few days the ice may begin to break up, 
melt and start to move.

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 

&&

MIC139-201847-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170125T0600Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170121T1200Z.170124T1929Z.NO/
1147 AM EST THU JAN 19 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* at  8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 14.0 feet by 
  Saturday morning.  The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  early afternoon.
* Impact, at 13.9 feet...Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are 
  surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

DUKE
599 
WGUS83 KGRR 200215
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
915 PM EST THU JAN 19 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.The river level is forecasted to remain nearly steady over the next couple
of days.  There is still ice in the river so some fluctuations in the levels
could occur.  The following forecast is based on observed
and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-210415-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170120T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 PM EST THU JAN 19 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* at  4:21 PM Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 14.0 feet by after
  midnight tonight and remain nearly steady.
  Ice in the river could cause fluctations in the
  levels.
* Impact, at 13.9 feet...Several homes in Vanlopik subdivision are 
  surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$
395 
WGUS83 KGRR 201733
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1233 PM EST FRI JAN 20 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Southwest 
Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.It looks like most locations will see less than a half inch of rain
through tonight with another couple of tenths possible Saturday
night and Sunday. There is a little ice on the rivers, but this
should not cause much in the way of fluctuations. The following
forecast is based on observed and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-211933-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170119T2121Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1233 PM EST FRI JAN 20 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* at 11:35 AM Friday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor Flooding is forecast.
* Forecast, the river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by 
  Tuesday evening. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact, at 13.7 feet...Two houses in the Vanlopik subdivision begin
  to be surrounded by water.
* 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             

$$

63
296 
WGUS83 KGRR 210317
FLSGRR


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
1017 PM EST FRI JAN 20 2017

...The flood warning has been cancelled for the following rivers in 
Southwest Lower Michigan...

  Grand River At Robinson Township affecting Ottawa COUNTY

.The water levels have fallen below flood stage.  With much of the ice
in the river gone in that region...it appears the water levels will
remain below the flood level.  As a result...the flood warning
was cancelled.  The following forecast is based on observed
and forecast 48 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 

&&

MIC139-210347-
/O.CAN.KGRR.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170121T0317Z/
/RBNM4.1.MC.170112T2240Z.170119T2121Z.170120T1834Z.NO/
1017 PM EST FRI JAN 20 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Grand River At Robinson Township.
* at  9:32 PM Friday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at approximately 4:00 PM Friday.
* Forecast, the river will continue to fall to 12.6 feet by Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact, at 13.0 feet...River is bankfull.
* Flood history, this crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet 
  on Mar 24 1998.  

&&

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

$$

What 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 Jan 12, 6:50 AM EST, 4 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 6:50 AM EST, 4 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
650 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

LATEST UPDATE...
Aviation

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 328 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

Colder air and light snow will move in today across central Lower
Michigan. Some icy conditions can be expected across southern
Lower Michigan with freezing rain making travel hazardous. High
pressure builds in for Friday and generally fair weather can be
expected into the weekend except for a chance of snow Friday
night.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 620 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

After collaboration with surrounding WFOs, we will issue a
freezing rain advisory for the southern zones from 12Z to 18Z.
Radar shows area of FZRA moving through the Chicago area now and
the HRRR brings this across I-94 corridor and as far north as I-96
towards Lansing eventually, with a transition to sleet and snow
on the northern edge of the precip shield.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 328 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

Cold air currently moving into lower Michigan and the forecast
issue in the near term is for light snow today and again Friday
night.

For today...patchy freezing drizzle is expected early this morning
as the DGZ is unsaturated. Soundings show deeper moisture
upstream and this will be arriving the next few hours along with
some f-gen forcing, so we expect the mesoscale snow bands across
Iowa and southern Wisconsin to continue to advance into Lower
Michigan and persist into the afternoon. Some light accums are
expected across the northern half of the forecast area.

Sfc ridging building in for Friday but another area of f-gen
arrives Friday night and this one could put down a stripe of
light snow across the central or northern forecast area.
Superblend guidance was bumped up along with QPF for the 06Z to
12Z Saturday period.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 329 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

The first couple of days in the long term are quiet. The focus
then shifts to the system that is poised to moved through
the Midwest during the beginning of the work week.

Not changed much over the past 24 hours. The upper level trough over
the Western U.S. will give way to a closed low. The low tracks
through the Central Plains late Sunday into Monday bringing a brief
period of snow at the onset. Mild southerly flow then brings
temperatures well into the 30s and 40s, changing much of the precip
to rain late Monday morning into Tuesday. Some of the precipitation
in central Lower may mix snow late Tuesday. However, mid levels
seems far too warm to support much in the way of frozen precip.

Much cooler air is expected to move in later in the week, brining
near normal temperatures back to the region, while the pattern
continues to remain active.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday morning)
Issued at 650 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

Widespread IFR and LIFR will continue across southern Lower
Michigan into this afternoon. Snow and freezing rain will also be
moving through this morning. Conditions will improve this
afternoon and IFR is expected by this evening. Winds will be north
around 10 knots.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 329 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

Winds and waves will build today and a small craft advisory will
be in effect from late this afternoon into Friday afternoon.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 330 PM EST Wed Jan 11 2017

Rivers are running above normal across the area due to rain, melting
snow and ice jams. The Looking Glass River at Eagle and the Grand
River at Comstock Park have warnings active, as they are expected to
reach flood stage. A watch is out on the Grand River at Robinson
Township due to ice jam potential. Multiple sites also have
advisories active. A period of colder than normal temperatures today
through the weekend may allow river ice to redevelop.

&&

.GRR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Freezing Rain Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for MIZ059-
     065>067-071>074.

LM...Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday
     for LMZ844>849.

&&

UPDATE...Ostuno
SYNOPSIS...Ostuno
SHORT TERM...Ostuno
LONG TERM...JAM
AVIATION...Ostuno
HYDROLOGY...63
MARINE...Ostuno
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 12, 3:37 AM EST, 7 hours 24 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
337 AM EST THU JAN 12 2017

LMZ844>849-MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-
130845-
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-MASON-LAKE-
OSCEOLA-CLARE-OCEANA-NEWAYGO-MECOSTA-ISABELLA-MUSKEGON-MONTCALM-
GRATIOT-OTTAWA-KENT-IONIA-CLINTON-ALLEGAN-BARRY-EATON-INGHAM-
VAN BUREN-KALAMAZOO-CALHOUN-JACKSON-
337 AM EST THU JAN 12 2017

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST LOWER
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

LIGHT SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN COULD CAUSE SOME SLIPPERY ROADS
TODAY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

LIGHT SNOW COULD IMPACT TRAVEL FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY
MORNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED.

OSTUNO

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 12, 6:36 AM EST, 4 hours 25 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
636 AM EST THU JAN 12 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0625 AM     FREEZING RAIN    BRECKENRIDGE            43.41N 84.48W
01/12/2017  M0.10 INCH       GRATIOT            MI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            ALL ROADS, EXCEPT FOR THE INTERSTATE, ARE
            REPORTED AS ICY AND SLICK.

&&

WH
Special weather statement, Jan 12, 7:02 AM EST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI
702 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

MIZ045-046-051-052-056>058-064-121415-
MECOSTA-ISABELLA-MONTCALM-GRATIOT-OTTAWA-KENT-IONIA-ALLEGAN-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BIG RAPIDS, MOUNT PLEASANT, GREENVILLE,
ALMA, GRAND HAVEN, JENISON, GRAND RAPIDS, IONIA, AND HOLLAND
702 AM EST Thu Jan 12 2017

...ICY ROADS THIS MORNING...

FREEZING DRIZZLE OVERNIGHT HAS RESULTED IN ICY ROADS AND HAZARDOUS
TRAVEL CONDITIONS. SOME LIGHT SNOW MAY COAT THE ICE THIS MORNING
MAKING IT EVEN MORE SLIPPERY.

USE EXTREME CAUTION OF TRAVELLING THIS MORNING AND ALLOW PLENTY OF
TIME TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION.

OSTUNO

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 3:35 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRR36 hr
Jan 12, 6:22 AM ESTFreezing Rain AdvisoryGRRBarry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson and 2 more7 hr

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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.