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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:28 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant. * WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of Island Park and Nelson Park in western Mt. Pleasant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Thursday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.7 feet on 06/20/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 11:57 AM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, Muskegon and Newaygo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Saturated soils and additional rounds of rainfall continue to create the possibility for additional flooding to develop. - 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. &&
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