Severe Flood

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

Kalamazoo, 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...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Portage River near Vicksburg.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor basement flooding begins at the first
house near the gage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM EDT Sunday, April 12 the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 5.4 feet
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.5 feet on 07/17/2024.
- 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.