Michigan Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/09/2026 17:34

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued August 9 at 8:34PM EDT until August 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 9, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires: 
August 10, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun. In southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Monday morning. * 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is the potential for an additional two inches of rainfall through Monday morning. - 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: 
Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov