Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central and South Central Michigan Through Wednesday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Gratiot, Montcalm, Clinton, and Ionia counties as heavy rain and thunderstorms create immediate flooding risks.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central and South Central Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and South Central Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of central and south central Michigan. The alert was triggered after radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the region, with additional thunderstorms expected to continue for several hours. Flash flooding is expected tonight.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Gratiot County in central Michigan
- Southeastern Montcalm County in central Michigan
- Northern Clinton County in south central Michigan
- Northern Ionia County in south central Michigan
Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Ionia, Greenville, Ithaca, Stanton, Belding, Saranac, Carson City, Elsie, Eureka, Orleans, Crystal, Sidney, Sumner, Fowler, North Star, Lyons, Maple Rapids, Sheridan, Muir, and Ashley.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid flooded roads: Do not attempt to drive through water-covered roadways.
- Exercise night caution: Be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Stay alert: Remain aware of your surroundings and monitor local conditions.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, radar and automated gauges have confirmed heavy rainfall. The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Expected impacts include the flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Poor drainage and low-lying areas are also at high risk for water accumulation.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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