Michigan Flood Warning | Effective 04/18/2026 08:31

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:31AM EDT until April 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Tittabawassee River At Midland affecting Midland and Saginaw Counties. Saginaw River At Saginaw affecting Saginaw and Bay Counties. For the Tittabawassee River...including Sanford, Midland...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saginaw River...including Saginaw...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tittabawassee River at Midland. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 25.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 15.3 feet Saturday, April 25. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/dtx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
Area Description: 
Midland, MI; Saginaw, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI