Holt, MI – A Flood Warning has been issued for Ingham and Kalamazoo counties as multiple rivers are expected to rise above flood stage following heavy rainfall across southern Lower Michigan on Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, between 1.0 and 2.5 inches of rain fell Wednesday, with more heavy rain and storms expected through the week. Rivers currently under warning include Sycamore Creek at Holt, the Red Cedar River at East Lansing, and the Portage River near Vicksburg.
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sycamore Creek was measured at 5.9 feet—just below its 6.0-foot bankfull level. Forecasters expect it to crest at 8.5 feet Thursday morning, causing minor flooding in low-lying areas such as the Lansing Municipal Golf Course and East Mt. Hope Road. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and remain under threshold after peaking again Saturday afternoon at 7.8 feet.
Flood stage for the creek is 8.0 feet. This week’s crest is comparable to the 8.3 feet recorded on April 5, 2023.
Drivers and residents in flood-prone areas are urged to use caution. The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles and advises motorists to avoid driving through standing or moving water.
Additional updates and flood safety information can be found at weather.gov/grr.
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