Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 2:58AM EDT until April 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:58pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All 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 this evening.
* 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...
- Showers and embedded thunderstorms will be around today.
Although most locations are expected to see less than an inch
of rain, thunderstorms and heavy rain showers could produce
localized accumulations of 2 inches or more. This would
likely cause flooding given the antecedent rainfall and
already saturated soils.
- 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