Flood Warning Issued for Ottawa and Kent 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 Flood Warning for Ottawa and Kent Counties in Michigan, forecasting moderate flooding on the Grand River from April 6 until April 13, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Ottawa and Kent Counties, 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 Ottawa and Kent Counties, Michigan.
Flood Warning in Michigan
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI. It is effective from April 6, 2026, at 3:56 PM EDT until April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Ottawa County, specifically the Grand River at Robinson Township, and Kent County, including the Grand River at Lowell and Ada in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast, with the Grand River expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet. At 15.0 feet, Vanlopik Road is 1 to 2 feet under water, and moderate flooding of several homes on the east end of the Vanlopik subdivision occurs. Flood stage is 13.3 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 6, 2026, at 3:56 PM EDT and ends on April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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