Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 4:16PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:45am
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 7 days, most of Southeast Michigan has seen 1.5
to 3.5 inches of rainfall which has saturated soils before
the main spring green up. Several additional rounds of
showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight and Thursday.
Expect an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with
localized new rainfall totals of 3 to 4 inches possible by
Thursday evening, dependent on thunderstorm coverage and
track.
- 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