Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids

ESFGRR 2 To 4 inches of rain has fallen across a large portion of Lower Michigan over the last week. Rivers are now rising, and soils are saturated. A final round of rain from this storm cycle is expected to impact our area late Friday night and continue through the day Saturday. Most areas will receive an additional 0.5 to 1.0 inches of rain, with some indications that a few counties could end up with a streak of more like 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain or more. If this heavier rain tracks over an urban area like Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, or Lansing, localized urban flooding issues are likely. Meanwhile, as all this water continues to find its way into our river systems, minor flooding is becoming likely on parts of the Muskegon River, and is also a possibility on some of the typical flood-prone trouble spots in the Grand River watershed, including in Comstock Park and Maple River. Much will depend on exactly where the heaviest swath of the upcoming rain falls, but the bottom line is that some minor river flooding is becoming more likely across parts of Southwest and West-Central Michigan as all this rain continues to add up.

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across the area over the last week, with another 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected late tonight and Saturday. If the additional rain amounts end up near the lower end of that range, we may avoid river flooding, but if the numbers end up on the higher end of that range we will likely develop minor flooding along the Muskegon River at Newaygo and Bridgeton. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river starts exceeding its banks and minor flooding begins in low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. .Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across the area over the last week, with another 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected late tonight and Saturday. If the additional rain amounts end up near the lower end of that range, we may avoid river flooding, but if the numbers end up on the higher end of that range we will likely develop minor flooding along the Muskegon River at Newaygo and Bridgeton. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The river is bankfull. At 13.0 feet, Water overflows the banks into wooded areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.