Flash Flood Warning Issued for Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa Counties in 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 parts of Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties until 4:15 AM EDT Wednesday due to heavy rain detected by radar.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids MI
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 West Central Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southwestern and west central Michigan. The alert was issued at 10:09 PM EDT on March 10 and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Northern Kent County in southwestern Michigan
- Northern Ottawa County in southwestern Michigan
- Southeastern Muskegon County in west central Michigan
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Muskegon, Grand Haven, Muskegon Heights, Rockford, Coopersville, Sparta, Roosevelt Park, North Muskegon, Ferrysburg, Spring Lake, Ravenna, Fruitport, Norton Shores, Cedar Springs, Sullivan, Conklin, Wright, Kent City, Sand Lake, and Casnovia.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warned area should take the following precautions:
- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
- Avoid low-lying areas and underpasses where water may collect.
Expected Conditions
At 10:09 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. 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, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from 10:09 PM EDT Tuesday, March 10, until 4:15 AM EDT Wednesday, March 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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