{"id":364535,"date":"2026-06-17T18:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/364535\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:29:17","slug":"flood-watch-issued-for-most-of-se-michigan-heres-how-much-rain-is-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/364535\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood Watch issued for most of SE Michigan — here\u2019s how much rain is expected"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Flood Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Michigan from Wednesday into Thursday morning as severe storms are expected to move across the region.<\/p>\n

The watch was issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties through 4 a.m. Thursday, June 18.<\/p>\n

A 4Warn Weather Alert<\/a> was also issued for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, June 17.<\/p>\n

Timeline<\/p>\n

Rain will begin to overspread Southeast Michigan during the afternoon hours, with light but steady rainfall expected to blanket much of the region by mid-afternoon.<\/p>\n

Conditions will deteriorate further on Wednesday evening as thunderstorms begin developing after 6 p.m. This could greatly impact the evening drive as rain becomes heavier, possibly reducing visibility and creating ponding and pooling on the roads. Remember, just a few inches of moving water can sweep away a vehicle, so turn around, don\u2019t drown.<\/p>\n

Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected across much of Southeast Michigan, with localized swaths of 3 inches or more possible where thunderstorms repeatedly track over the same locations.<\/p>\n

The heaviest rainfall is expected between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m.<\/p>\n

Related –> Flood safety: How does heavy rainfall lead to flooding?<\/a><\/p>\n

Storm threats<\/p>\n

Some of these storms may become strong to severe, bringing the risk of damaging wind gusts, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding.<\/p>\n

The greatest concern remains the potential for torrential rainfall that could overwhelm drainage systems and cause localized flooding.<\/p>\n

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, June 17, across Southeast Michigan as a storm system brings the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms. (WDIV)<\/p>\n

Most of Southeast Michigan remains under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n

Areas north of I-69 are included in a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5), where isolated severe storms remain possible.<\/p>\n

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