Flood Warning Issued for Isabella County, Michigan

Source: NOAA · Isabella County, Michigan

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 16, 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 Isabella County, Michigan, due to expected minor flooding along the Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant from this afternoon until early Saturday afternoon.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Isabella County, Michigan
Issued
April 16, 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 Isabella County, Michigan.

Flood Warning in Isabella County, Michigan

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, MI, has issued a Flood Warning. This alert is effective from April 16, 2026, until April 18, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Isabella County, Michigan, specifically the Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast. At 8.0 feet, expect minor flooding of Island Park and Nelson Park in western Mt. Pleasant. The river stage is currently at 8.0 feet and is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet just after midnight tonight on April 16, 2026.

Timeline

The onset is at 2:00 PM EDT on April 16, 2026. The alert expires at 10:30 AM EDT on April 17, 2026, and ends at 2:00 PM EDT on April 18, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect for Isabella County, Michigan, due to expected minor flooding along the Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant from this afternoon until early Saturday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Isabella County, Michigan. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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