Michigan Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/17/2026 11:25

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 2:25PM EDT until June 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham and Jackson. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a potential for 2 to 4 inches of rain, locally up to 5 inches, to fall in portions of the watch area this afternoon into the overnight hours. - 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: 
Allegan; Barry; Eaton; Ingham; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI