Federal, state and local authorities teamed up Thursday to assess the damage from the April flooding across West Michigan.

Federal, state and local officials will tour areas affected by April's flooding as they determine what federal assistance is appropriate.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday declared a state of disaster for 19 counties and two cities -- Grand Rapids and Ionia -- to support ongoing local efforts to

While Gov. Rick Snyder has not been to West Michigan to survey the flood damage firsthand yet, he says he has been following the situation closely.

A former Saranac High School teacher who pleaded no contest to having a sexual relationship with a student is back in jail.

As the floodwaters begin to recede, many homeowners are left with a huge challenge: how to clean up the damage.

These are photos of flooding in West Michigan from April 21, 2013.

High river waters in much of Ionia County have begun to recede.

Pavements have turned into makeshift river beds all across the city of Ionia and businesses are getting ready for possible flooding.

Following this week's rainfall in West Michigan, 24 Hour News 8 has compiled a list of where residents can get sand bags and shelter as well as emergency

The bridge over Bellamy Creek washed out on Lincoln Avenue near Strong Road, just outside of the City of Ionia.

Photos from around Ionia County following heavy rainfall on April 18, 2013.

The flooding has caused the temporary closure of roads and washed out others.

Storms brought heavy rain and hail and caused flooding in West Michigan the week of April 14, 2013.

Flood warnings, watches and advisories are in effect for West Michigan as two to four inches of rain are expected Wednesday through Friday night.