Alertes en vigueurBarry

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Thornapple River above Hastings.
When: Until Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Expect minor flooding of River Road and homes at Quimby along River Lane, Charlton Park, and Berry's Landing.
Additional Details: - At 11:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM EDT Monday was 8.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 03/16/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.