National Weather ServiceMichiganFlood WarningArchive to October 16, 2026
Flood Warnings in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 27 flood warnings for Michigan in 2025 and 75 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 134, 95% above the average of 69 for those months in 2008-2025. Saginaw was covered most often (156 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Michigan get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 134 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2020 | 123 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2018 | 121 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2013 | 110 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 127 |
| 2008 | 134 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 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 16, 2026.
Where in Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 156 | 18 | April 16, 2026 |
| Kent | 110 | 23 | April 20, 2026 |
| Wayne | 88 | 9 | September 3, 2026 |
| Arenac | 86 | 12 | April 19, 2026 |
| St. Joseph | 85 | 10 | April 17, 2026 |
| Berrien | 83 | 14 | April 17, 2026 |
| Ingham | 81 | 21 | April 16, 2026 |
| Kalamazoo | 73 | 9 | April 9, 2026 |
| Clinton | 65 | 11 | April 15, 2026 |
| Macomb | 61 | 13 | September 3, 2026 |
| Newaygo | 58 | 15 | April 16, 2026 |
| Branch | 57 | 9 | April 17, 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 16, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for Michigan in AreaZine's record
NWS Detroit/PontiacWarningSeptember 2, 2026
Flood Warning: Macomb, Oakland and Wayne, MI
Expired 5:30 a.m. EDT, September 3, 2026
NWS Grand RapidsWarningAugust 18, 2026
Flood Warning: Muskegon, MI
Expired 2:15 a.m. EDT, August 19, 2026
NWS GaylordWarningJune 29, 2026
Flood Warning: Antrim and Charlevoix, MI
Expired 7:45 p.m. EDT, June 30, 2026
NWS GaylordWarningJune 29, 2026
Flood Warning: Cheboygan and Emmet, MI
Expired 10:30 p.m. EDT, June 29, 2026
NWS Grand RapidsWarningApril 29, 2026
Flood Warning: Kalamazoo, MI
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, May 3, 2026
NWS MarquetteWarningApril 25, 2026
Flood Warning: Luce, MI
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, April 25, 2026
NWS GaylordWarningApril 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Wexford, MI
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 27, 2026
NWS MarquetteWarningApril 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Marquette, MI
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 26, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
Every flood warning for Michigan in AreaZine's record
170 notices in AreaZine's record; the latest first below. Every one, oldest first: April 6, 2026 to September 2, 2026.
- Flood Warning: Macomb, Oakland and Wayne, MI Macomb, Oakland and Wayne expired
- Flood Warning: Muskegon, MI Muskegon expired
- Flood Warning: Antrim and Charlevoix, MI Antrim and Charlevoix expired
- Flood Warning: Cheboygan and Emmet, MI Cheboygan and Emmet expired
- Flood Warning: Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo expired
- Flood Warning: Luce, MI Luce expired
- Flood Warning: Wexford, MI Wexford expired
- Flood Warning: Marquette, MI Marquette expired
- Flood Warning: Ottawa, MI Ottawa expired
- Flood Warning: Osceola, MI Osceola expired
- Flood Warning: Newaygo, MI Newaygo expired
- Flood Warning: Newaygo, MI Newaygo expired
- Flood Warning: Newaygo, MI Newaygo expired
- Flood Warning: Kent, MI Kent expired
- Flood Warning: Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo expired
- Flood Warning: Wexford, MI Wexford expired
- Flood Warning: Wexford, MI Wexford expired
- Flood Warning: Bay and Saginaw, MI Bay and Saginaw expired
- Flood Warning: Iron, MI Iron expired
- Flood Warning: Wexford, MI Wexford expired
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov). A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.
How does Michigan compare with its neighbours?
Indiana gets the most on Michigan's border: 251 a year in 2021-2025.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
More records for Michigan
- Flood Watches in Michigan15 a year
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Michigan301 a year
- Flood Advisories in Michigan142 a year
- Winter Weather Advisories in Michigan107 a year
- Every warning type in Michigan
- Flood Warnings in every state5,603 a year nationally