12 Michigan rivers under flood warning from rains, snowmelt
The Detroit News • • nation
Key Points:
- Nearly a dozen rivers in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula are under flood warnings due to recent rainfall and snowmelt, with nearly two dozen northern counties affected until Sunday evening amid more rain forecasted.
- In Grand Rapids, the Grand River is expected to reach minor flood stage (18 feet) late Saturday or early Sunday, cresting around 19 to 19.5 feet by Monday, causing minor flooding on select roads but no major disruptions.
- Flooding has impacted businesses such as the AuSable River Store in Oscoda Township, where water damage has forced costly cleanup and repairs despite recent renovations.
- Flood warnings remain active for several other rivers including the Cass, Saginaw, Tittabawassee, Thornapple, Maple, Pine, and Muskegon rivers, with some rivers expected to crest above flood stage before receding later this weekend.
- Local officials continue monitoring flood walls and vulnerable areas, emphasizing that most residents will not experience significant service disruptions despite ongoing river rises.
