Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI

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WGUS83 KGRR 181509
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1109 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

MIC081-181815-
/O.NEW.KGRR.FA.Y.0003.250418T1509Z-250418T1815Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kent MI-
1109 AM EDT Fri Apr 18 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Michigan, including the following
  county, Kent.

* WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1109 AM EDT, Radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville, East
    Grand Rapids, Rockford, Comstock Park, Northview and Belmont.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4314 8554 4290 8551 4290 8578 4311 8579
      4314 8579


$$

JC