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Life-threatening flooding possible in Hesperia near White River

April 15, 2026

HESPERIA — Residents who live near the Hesperia Dam on the White River should prepare to evacuate due to potentially life-threatening flooding Wednesday, April 15, according to the Village of Hesperia. “Oceana County Emergency Management is sending out the following message: prepare to evacuate areas below the Hesperia Dam on the White River. Water levels continue to rise. Life threatening…

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Flood advisory issued for southeast corner of Oceana County

March 31, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood advisory for portions of Oceana, Muskegon and Newaygo counties until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.   In Oceana, the advisory area is in the southeast corner of the county. Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, states NWS. Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.…

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Winter storm warning issued

March 16, 2026

A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect in Oceana and Mason counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Snow accumulation between 6 and 11 inches is expected today with winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Schools across Oceana and Mason counties were cancelled Monday. “Travel could be very difficult,” states NWS. ______________________ Please…

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Wind advisory issued

March 16, 2026

In addition to the winter weather advisory that remains in effect until Tuesday, March 17, at 11 a.m., several west Michigan counties — including Oceana County — are under a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service that remains in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, March 16. Northwest winds 15-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.…

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Winter weather advisory issued

March 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY  — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan and northern Lower Peninsula counties. There is a storm warning for “tip of the mitt” counties and a blizzard warning for the Upper Peninsula. Locally, total snow accumulation of 2-5 inches is predicted with winds gusting as high as 45…

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