Flood Warning Issued for Maple River at Maple Rapids in Clinton County, Michigan

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flood Warning for the Maple River at Maple Rapids. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with immediate urgency, as minor flooding is currently observed in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Clinton County, Michigan, with the primary impact zone centered on the Maple River at Maple Rapids.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the affected area should take the following precautions:

• Exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.
• “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
• Avoid areas where water covers the roadway.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.

• Current Stage: As of 12:15 PM EDT Saturday, the river stage was 9.4 feet. The flood stage is 9.0 feet, and the bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
• Impacts: At the current level of 9.0 feet and above, minor flooding of County Line Road and a home along County Line Road is expected.
• Forecast: The river is expected to remain around 9.5 feet for at least the next several days before beginning to slowly fall. Additional rainfall from an incoming storm on Sunday and Monday is expected to prolong high water levels.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 1:07 PM EDT on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and remains in effect until further notice. High water on the Maple River is expected to last through at least the end of the week.