National Weather ServiceMichiganFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 104 flood advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 142 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 152, 15% above the average of 132 for those months in 2008-2025. Ingham was covered most often (282 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Michigan get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 152 |
| 2025 | 104 |
| 2024 | 66 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2021 | 86 |
| 2020 | 75 |
| 2019 | 109 |
| 2018 | 181 |
| 2017 | 261 |
| 2016 | 190 |
| 2015 | 136 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2013 | 240 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2011 | 276 |
| 2010 | 206 |
| 2009 | 140 |
| 2008 | 38 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Michigan get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham | 282 | 16 | September 4, 2026 |
| Kent | 273 | 16 | August 10, 2026 |
| Clinton | 211 | 8 | August 22, 2026 |
| Ionia | 201 | 5 | August 10, 2026 |
| Kalamazoo | 151 | 14 | June 12, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 151 | 13 | September 4, 2026 |
| Barry | 148 | 9 | September 4, 2026 |
| Allegan | 130 | 7 | April 2, 2025 |
| Jackson | 128 | 8 | September 4, 2026 |
| Marquette | 125 | 52 | July 31, 2026 |
| Eaton | 113 | 12 | September 4, 2026 |
| Newaygo | 107 | 9 | August 12, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.