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GR PUBLIC SAFETY
Wednesday January 31st, 2024 :: 09:46 a.m. EST

Alert

Flood Warning until 01:00AM Sunday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. .Increased water levels continue on the Grand River due to rain and snowmelt last week. The crest on the Grand River is near Ada and Grand Rapids and continues to work downstream.The Grand River at Comstock Park will remain in minor flood stage through the weekend and the Maple River at Maple Rapids through early next week.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Abrigador Trail is underwater and minor flooding of homes occurs along Abrigador Trail and Willow Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:43 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:43 AM EST Wednesday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Wednesday, February 07. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.7 feet on 03/10/1963. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT, MI

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1145 AM EST.

Address/Location
GR PUBLIC SAFETY
1 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 616-456-3400

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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