Flood Warning
Status
Event Extended (Time) Active alertStart Time
Tue 03/17/2026 11:40 AM EDTEnd Time
Sat 03/21/2026 02:00 PM EDTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Northview, MI ∙ Belmont, MI ∙ Comstock Park, MIHeadline
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.
Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
.Water from heavy rains over the weekend continue to move into and
through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring along sections
of the Muskegon River as well as the Grand River. Flood conditions
will begin to improve in the next day or two.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
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Full Alert Message
Flood Statement National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1140 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. .Water from heavy rains over the weekend continue to move into and through the river systems. Minor flooding is occuring along sections of the Muskegon River as well as the Grand River. Flood conditions will begin to improve in the next day or two. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of homes along Abrigador Trail. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:29 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:29 AM EDT Tuesday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 03/16/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4298 8572 4308 8570 4309 8557 4302 8559 4303 8562 4297 8563
Technical Header
MIC081-181745- /O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260321T1800Z/ /CMPM4.1.ER.260317T1429Z.260318T1800Z.260320T1800Z.NO/ 1140 AM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026