“Flood Watch until 08:00AM Thursday” from GR PUBLIC SAFETY : Nixle

Sunday April 5th, 2026 :: 12:06 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flood Watch until 08:00AM Thursday

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Grand River at Grand Rapids.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of basements in low lying areas in Grand Rapids. Moderate flooding of homes and structures occurs upstream at Comstock Park and downstream in Robinson Township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT

Instructions:

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

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:: Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:: Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: Flood Watch

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