Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kent and Ottawa Counties in Southwestern Michigan
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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 Kent and Ottawa counties until 3:30 AM EDT Wednesday as heavy rain causes active flooding across the region.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern 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 Southwestern Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southwestern Michigan. The alert (NWS alert code FFW) was triggered after emergency management and trained spotters reported heavy rain and road flooding already occurring in the warned area.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Central Kent County in southwestern Michigan
- Ottawa County in southwestern Michigan
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Grand Rapids, Holland, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville, East Grand Rapids, Hudsonville, Rockford, Zeeland, Coopersville, Lowell, Jenison, Allendale, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Ada, Grattan, and Port Sheldon.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads.
- Stay aware of your surroundings and monitor local conditions.
- Avoid low-lying areas and poor drainage zones.
Expected Conditions
Flash flooding caused by heavy rain is the primary hazard. At 9:28 PM EDT, reports confirmed that flash flooding is already occurring. More heavy rain is expected over the next several hours. Anticipated impacts include the flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 9:28 PM EDT Tuesday, March 10. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:30 AM EDT Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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