Active AlertsSaginaw, MI

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following areas, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne.
When: Until midnight EDT tonight.
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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Additional Details: - 1 to 3 inches of rain fell this morning across southeast Michigan, leading to rises in area rivers and reports of minor flooding. A second round of rain is expected this afternoon and evening, with potential for additional amounts to reach or exceed one inch. The primary concerns are for additional rises in rivers and areal flooding, although localized flash flooding cannot be entirely ruled out. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan Saginaw River At Saginaw affecting Saginaw and Bay Counties. For the Saginaw Riverincluding SaginawMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Saginaw River at Saginaw.
When: From Sunday morning to early Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Houses on Riverside Drive begin to flood. Wickes Park and Green Point Nature Area in Saginaw also flood. At 19.0 feet, Adjacent lowlands begin to flood.
Additional Details: - At 12:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.9 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/dtx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.