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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 2:42PM EDT until September 20 at

Affecting Allegan; Barry; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 8:45 PM

Allegan; Barry; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 8:45 PM.

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.

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* 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, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo and Van Buren.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Saturday 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...
- Several rounds of heavy rain are expected from early Saturday
morning into Saturday night. Low pressure will move our direction
from the Plains which will bring high moisture content air into
Southern Lower Michigan. 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible from
early Saturday morning through daybreak on Sunday morning which
may result in flooding of low lying areas as well as urban areas.
- Saugatuck...Allegan...Plainwell...South Haven...Paw Paw...
Kalamazoo...Battle Creek...Marshall...Hastings are some of the
areas that may be affected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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