Flood Warning Issued for Maple River at Maple Rapids Affecting Clinton County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the Maple River at Maple Rapids. This alert follows recent heavy rainfall in the watershed and indicates that minor flooding is currently occurring and is forecast to continue.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Maple River at Maple Rapids, affecting residents and motorists in Clinton County, Michigan.

What You Should Do

Local authorities and the NWS advise the following safety precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Exercise caution: Be extremely careful when walking near riverbanks.
• Stay informed: Monitor local weather updates and avoid the warned area if possible.

Expected Conditions

• Current Stage: As of 7:15 AM EDT Wednesday, the river stage was 9.0 feet.
• Flood Stage: 9.0 feet (Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet).
• Forecasted Crest: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.9 feet by Thursday evening.
• Precipitation: An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain fell overnight in parts of the Maple River watershed.
• Impacts: At the current 9.0-foot level, minor flooding is expected on County Line Road and may affect a home located along that road.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from Wednesday morning, March 11, and is expected to remain in place until Tuesday evening, March 17. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage on Tuesday morning.