Flood Warning Issued for Ottawa County and Michigan Rivers
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NOAA issued it on April 27, 2026, 3 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 multiple rivers in Michigan, including the Grand River in Ottawa County, due to moderate flooding expected until April 26, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western Michigan
- Issued
- April 27, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Michigan.
Alert Details
The Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI. It is an active alert with a severity level of Severe and certainty of Observed.
Affected Areas
The warning affects several counties in Michigan, including Ottawa County, Kent County, Ionia County, Ingham County, Barry County, Newaygo County, Isabella County, Kalamazoo County, Gratiot County, Mason County, Muskegon County, Osceola County, and Clinton County. Specific locations include the Grand River at Robinson Township in Ottawa County, among others listed in the alert.
What You Should Do
Residents should turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists must not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas to ensure safety.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is forecast for the affected rivers. For the Grand River at Robinson Township, the river is expected to crest at 15.2 feet, with flood stage at 13.3 feet. Impacts include Vanlopik Road being 1 to 2 feet under water at 15.0 feet, leading to moderate flooding of several homes.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 19, 2026, at 1:29 PM EDT. It expires on April 20, 2026, at 3:30 PM EDT, and ends on April 26, 2026, at 2:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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