Flood Warning Issued for Sycamore Creek at Holt in Ingham County, Michigan

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, MI, has issued a Flood Warning for Sycamore Creek At Holt. The alert was issued early Saturday morning following reports that the river is approaching flood stage, with minor flooding currently forecast for the area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Ingham County, Michigan. Geographic areas of concern include Sycamore Creek at Holt, the Lansing Municipal Golf Course, and sections of East Mt. Hope Road, as well as other low-lying areas adjacent to the river.

What You Should Do

Motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should not attempt to drive around barricades or navigate cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when the dangers of flooding are harder to recognize. Additional safety information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is expected. As of 1:00 AM EST Saturday, the river stage was 7.5 feet, which is already above the bankfull stage of 6.0 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the 8.0-foot flood stage early this morning, reaching a crest of 8.3 feet this evening. This crest level is comparable to a previous flood event recorded on April 6, 1985.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from early Saturday morning, March 7, until early Monday morning, March 9. While the river is expected to crest this evening, it is forecast to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.