Michigan Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/19/2026 00:37

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:37AM EDT until September 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 12:37am
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 5:00am
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. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Locally heavy rainfall this morning could cause some localized flooding. Additional rainfall tonight will fall on areas that see heavy rain this morning, and could cause some additional flooding. - 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; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov