Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Kalamazoo MI

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
247 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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247 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Strong to severe storms will be possible this evening into early
tomorrow. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threat

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening.

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Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1133 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County.

  Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County.

  Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County.

  Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County.

  Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.

  Rogue River below Rockford affecting Kent County.

  White River near Whitehall affecting Muskegon County.

  Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant affecting Isabella County.

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

  Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County.

  Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County.

  Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

  Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.

  Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

  Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

  Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

  Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

  Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County.

.Numerous rounds of recent heavy rains continue to work through the
river systems. Major flooding continues on the Muskegon River, with
minor to moderate flooding on certain sections of the Grand River
and other smaller rivers. One final round of rain moves through late
tonight and adds an additional one-half inch or so of rain to most
areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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1133 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Portage River near Vicksburg.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards,
  a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
  At 5.5 feet, Minor basement flooding begins at the first house
  near the gage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 5:30 PM EDT Wednesday, April 15 the stage was 5.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 5:30 PM EDT Wednesday was unavailable.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.5
    feet early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.5 feet on 03/07/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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