Flood Advisory — Mecosta County, Michigan
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 7:40PM EDT until August 12 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
An estimated 1.5 to 2.75 inches of rain has fallen within an hour. Rain has ended but minor flooding remains possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Mecosta. In west central Michigan, Newaygo. * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paris, Hawkins and Roben-Hood Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
27 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Mecosta County, Michigan?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (27 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Mecosta County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Newaygo County.