Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Watch issued April 4 at 11:34AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Kent
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Grand River at Ada affecting Kent County. Grand River at Grand Rapids affecting Kent County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. ...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Grand River at Ada. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Chief Hazy Cloud Park downstream of gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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