Flood Warning Issued for Lake and Osceola Counties in Michigan

Source: NOAA · Central and West Central Michigan

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 14, 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 Lake and Osceola counties in Michigan until 8:30 AM EDT on April 14, 2026, due to excessive rainfall causing imminent flooding.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Central and West Central Michigan
Issued
April 14, 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 and West Central Michigan.

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI. It is effective from 2:29 AM EDT on April 14, 2026, until 8:30 AM EDT on the same day.

Affected Areas

The warning affects portions of central and west central Michigan, specifically Lake, MI and Osceola, MI counties. Some locations that may experience flooding include Marion, Luther, Highland, Le Roy, Tustin, Rose Lake, Dighton, Sunrise Lake, Ashton, Bristol, and Avondale.

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.

Expected Conditions

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches have been observed, with additional rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches anticipated. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 2:29 AM EDT on April 14, 2026, and ends at 8:30 AM EDT on April 14, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect for Lake and Osceola counties in Michigan until 8:30 AM EDT on April 14, 2026, due to excessive rainfall causing imminent flooding.
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 Central and West Central Michigan. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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