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GR PUBLIC SAFETY
Tuesday September 23rd, 2025 :: 07:45 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 01:45AM Wednesday

Storms along a stationary boundary with heavy rainfall are occurring. Radar estimates of 1 to 2.5 inches have fallen in the East Grand Rapids/Kentwood area causing minor flooding on roads. Rainfall rates have decreased however an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain remains possible over the next few hours.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Michigan, including the following county, Kent.

* WHEN...Until 145 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 741 PM EDT, Radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Ada and Cascade. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT, MI

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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