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GR PUBLIC SAFETY
Wednesday April 8th, 2026 :: 10:40 a.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 02:00AM Tuesday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Grand River at Lowell affecting Kent County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Michigan... Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes affected by flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:14 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 11.0 feet Wednesday, April 15. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4 feet on 03/01/1971. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT, MI

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. 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:
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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