Michigan Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/16/2026 23:43

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 2:43AM EDT until June 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following counties, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected tonight, with potential for localized areas to receive 3 inches or more. Much of this rainfall is forecast to occur in 3 to 4 hours or less which may lead to flash flooding, especially in urban areas. - 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: 
Livingston; Oakland; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne; Lenawee; Monroe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI