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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1117 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

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Allegan-Barry-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-
Including the cities of Battle Creek, Hastings, South Haven,
Kalamazoo, and Holland
1117 AM EDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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...
  - 1 to 3 inches of rain has fallen across the Flood Watch area.
    Some localized ponding of water has been reported. This afternoon
    will bring a lull in the activity, however more rain will spread
    in this evening and continue through the night. Precipitation is
    expected to taper off Sunday morning. The rain that has fallen
    already has saturated the ground and additional rainfall will go
    into run off and potential flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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