Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 9:21PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following
areas, Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb,
Midland, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair,
Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne.
* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- In the last 10 days, most of southeastern Michigan has seen
1.5 to 4.5 inches of rainfall which has saturated soils
before the main spring green up. Several rounds of showers
and thunderstorms are likely tonight and continuing through
Thursday evening. Over this span of time, an additional 1 to
2 inches of rainfall are expected with 3 to 4 inches possible
in some areas dependent on thunderstorm coverage and tracks.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Midland; Bay; Huron; Saginaw; Tuscola; Sanilac; Shiawassee; Genesee; Lapeer; St. Clair; Livingston; Oakland; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne; Lenawee; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov