Flood Warning Issued for Maple River at Maple Rapids Affecting Clinton County
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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 Flood Warning for the Maple River at Maple Rapids as water levels reach flood stage, threatening local roads and property through Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Clinton County, 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 Clinton County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the Maple River at Maple Rapids. This alert follows recent heavy rainfall in the watershed and indicates that minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Maple River at Maple Rapids, affecting residents and motorists in Clinton County, Michigan.
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS advise the following safety precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise caution: Be extremely careful when walking near riverbanks.
- Stay informed: Monitor local weather updates and avoid the warned area if possible.
Expected Conditions
- Current Stage: As of 7:15 AM EDT Wednesday, the river stage was 9.0 feet.
- Flood Stage: 9.0 feet (Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet).
- Forecasted Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9 feet by Thursday evening.
- Precipitation: An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain fell overnight in parts of the Maple River watershed.
- Impacts: At the current 9.0-foot level, minor flooding is expected on County Line Road and may affect a home located along that road.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from Wednesday morning, March 11, and is expected to remain in place until Tuesday evening, March 17. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage on Tuesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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