Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Osceola, MI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.

.Another 1-2 inches of rain fell last night in the headwaters of the
Muskegon River basin, with an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches expected
across the area tonight and again Wednesday Night. As all this water
works through the river systems, flooding is expected to worsen.
Meanwhile, the Grand River basin will see a widespread 1-2 inches
tonight, causing water levels to again rise to flood stage at a few
locations.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect major flooding in subdivisions
along the Muskegon River upstream of Evart.
At 14.5 feet, High water affects the Sewage Treatment Plant.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 15.5 feet
early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.0 feet on 04/16/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

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.