Fort Custer Recreation Area

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:55AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County. Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:50 PM EDT Thursday, April 9, the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 5.1 feet. Additional rain over the coming days may lead to an extended duration of minor flooding. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...A river level of 5.45 feet was observed on 07/17/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood