Oceana County
Flash Flood Watch until MON 12:00 PM EDT
Issued April, 19 2026 at 1:37 PM - US/Eastern expires April, 20 2026 at 12:00 PM - US/Eastern
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE POTENTIAL FAILURE OF HESPERIA DAM ON
THE WHITE RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure
continues to be possible at the Hesperia Dam.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Michigan, including the
following county, Oceana.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying
areas below the dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- High flows will continue as runoff from recent heavy rains
move down the river. River levels will slowly come down this
week as no significant rain is expected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are
monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions
warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep
informed by listening to local radio and television for statements
and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.
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