08/14/2023
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1209 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023
Muskegon-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van
Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Hastings, Kalamazoo, Charlotte, Battle
Creek, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Lansing, South Haven, St. Johns,
Jackson, Grand Haven, Holland, Ionia, and Muskegon
1209 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Michigan, southwest Michigan and
west central Michigan, including the following counties, in south
central Michigan, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and
Jackson. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent,
Ottawa and Van Buren. In west central Michigan, Muskegon.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of heavy rainfall will move into the
region this afternoon and evening. Storm total rainfall
amounts of widespread 1 to 2 inches and locally 3 or more
will be possible. Urban areas and flood prone roadways will
be of particular concern especially after sunset and will be
a hazard for nighttime driving.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.