Flood Warning Issued for Gratiot County, Michigan
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Gratiot County, Michigan, due to excessive rainfall causing flooding, lasting until 5:15 AM EDT on April 15, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Michigan
- Issued
- April 15, 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 Central Michigan.
Flood Warning in Gratiot County, Michigan
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Grand Rapids MI. It is effective from 11:18 PM EDT on April 14, 2026, until 5:15 AM EDT on April 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Gratiot County in central Michigan, including the following locations: Alma, Ithaca, St. Louis, Breckenridge, Wheeler, Sumner, North Star, Ashley, Perrinton, Gratiot Community Airport, Pompeii, Middleton, Forest Hill, Elm Hall, Bannister, and Riverdale.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Stay away or be swept away, as river banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Almost 2 inches have fallen in the last hour, with an additional 1 to 2 inches anticipated. This will lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 11:18 PM EDT on April 14, 2026, and will expire at 5:15 AM EDT on April 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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