4/3/2023 3:33:00 PM until 4/5/2023 8:00:00 AM

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. Use caution when driving at night as flood waters are difficult to see. Do not drive through flooded roads.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Michigan, south central Michigan, southwest Michigan and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Gratiot and Montcalm. In south central Michigan, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Ionia. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kent and Ottawa. In west central Michigan, Muskegon. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Over an inch of rain is possible tonight. Total precipitation amounts since January 1 are much above normal across the area, and at some locations are near record. Very wet soil due heavy rain on Friday may result in efficient runoff of rain water tonight. - Visit weather.gov/safety/flood for safety tips and other resources.