Feb 6, 2019
On February 6, 2019 an ice jam formed on the Grand River in Portland. Approximately 50 residents were evacuated from their homes along Water Street in downtown Portland. 2 days later, on February 8, the ice jam shifted and thickened, causing additional flooding. Many businesses along Kent Street were flooded, and residents along Canal and Market streets were evacuated. The ice jam held for more than 3 weeks before finally melting and shifting downstream. Some homes on Water Street experienced co
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 835272). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ionia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.