June 6, 2022

Flood Watch 5:43 AM

Strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible later today
Current Watches/Advisories/Warnings Storm Total Rainfall
What
 A Flood Watch has been issued.

Where
 Portions of Southeast Michigan,
including Metro Detroit, mainly along
and southeast of a line from Adrian to
Pontiac to Port Huron.

When
 5 PM Monday to 8 AM Tuesday

Preparedness/Precautions
 A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
 Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flood Warnings be issued.
National Oceanic and National Weather Service
` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Excessive Rainfall Outlook 5:43 AM
Excessive Rainfall Outlook Category and Storm Total Rainfall Amounts

Storm Total Rainfall

WPC Excessive Rainfall Day 1
Key Points
 A slow moving cold front and upper
level short wave will trigger showers
and thunderstorms this afternoon
through tonight.
 The rain will come to an end late
Tuesday morning.
 Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches
are forecast in the watch area with
localized totals near 3 inches possible.
 All of Southeast Michigan is in a
marginal risk for heavy rainfall.

Important Updates
 A Flood Watch has been issued.
National Oceanic and National Weather Service
` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor/Adrian/Monroe/Port Huron 5:43 AM
12 Hour Conditional Rainfall Amounts

Key Points
 From 12 PM Monday to 12 AM Tuesday; 85%
chance of 1 inch in 12 hours.
 From 12 AM Tuesday to 12 PM Tuesday; 73%
chance of 1 inch in 12 hours.
 There is a low chance (~25%) for 12 hour rainfall
amount of 2 inches during both 12 hour periods.
 Note: there is low confidence (10%) for 12 hour
rainfall totals to reach 4 inches both 12 hour
periods.

National Oceanic and National Weather Service

` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor/Adrian/Monroe/Port Huron 5:43 AM
6 Hour Conditional Rainfall Amounts

Key Points
 High confidence (77%) for 0.5 inches within a
6-hour period Mon evening (6 PM to 12 AM)
and.
 Moderate confidence (67%) for 0.5 inches in 6
hours Mon night (12 AM to 6 AM Tues) and
again (52%) Tuesday morning (6 AM to 12 PM).
 Low confidence (15-20%) for 1 inch within a
6-hour period during all three of those time
periods.

National Oceanic and National Weather Service

` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Howell to Flint to the Thumb and Points North 5:43 AM
12 Hour Conditional Rainfall Amounts

Key Points
 From 12 PM Monday to 12 AM Tuesday; 55%
chance of 1 inch in 12 hours.
 From 12 AM Tuesday to 12 PM Tuesday; 52%
chance of 1 inch in 12 hours.
 There is a low chance (12%) for 12 hour rainfall
amount of 2 inches during both 12 hour periods.
 Note: there is low confidence (<10%) for 12 hour
rainfall totals to reach 4 inches in 12 over from
12 AM Tues to 12 PM Tues.

National Oceanic and National Weather Service

` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Howell to Flint to the Thumb and Points North 5:43 AM
6 Hour Conditional Rainfall Amounts

Key Points
 High confidence (73%) for 0.5 inches within a
6-hour period Mon evening (6 PM to 12 AM)
 Moderate confidence (55%) for 0.5 inches within
a 6-hour period Mon night (12 AM to 6 AM Tues).
 Low confidence (<20%) for 1 inch within a
6-hour period during both those time periods.
 Very low confidence (<10%) for 2 inches within a
6-hour period during both those time periods.

National Oceanic and National Weather Service

` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Resources 5:43 AM
Flood Preparedness Information

Flood Quick Facts and Preparedness:

Quick facts you should know about flooding:
• Flooding can be caused by heavy rain, rapid snow melt, coastal
storms, storm surge, waterway overflow, ice jamming, levee
overtopping, dam failure, or from wastewater systems.
• Flooding has occurred in every U.S. state and territory.
• It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock you off your
feet.
• A car can be moved in as little as 2 feet of water.
• 90% of all U.S. natural disasters declared by the President
involve flooding.

Preparedness:
Know your risk: Are you in a flood-prone area? Know your zone:
www.fema.gov/flood-zones
- You must purchase separate flood insurance for your home.
There is a 30 day wait period between when you buy a flood
insurance policy and when it goes into effect. Plan ahead!
- A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for
flooding. Time to prepare!
- A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or For more information about this event, @NWSDetroit
For additional flooding safety and
occurring. Time to act! please monitor our local hazards page here: preparedness information, please visit:
Never drive into flood waters! Turn around, don’t https://www.weather.gov/dtx/dtxhazards https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood NWS Detroit
drown!
National Oceanic and National Weather Service
` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan
 June 6, 2022
Resources 5:43 AM
Social Media / IDSS Dashboards

US National Weather Service Detroit /

For Additional Information
Pontiac Michigan
EGLE Districts
www.weather.gov/dtx/eglewarrendistrict
www.weather.gov/dtx/eglejacksondistrict
NWSDetroit www.weather.gov/dtx/eglelansingdistrict
www.weather.gov/dtx/eglebaydistrict

Website: www.weather.gov/dtx Decision Support Page

www.weather.gov/dtx/dss

Email: w-dtx.webmaster@noaa.gov

National Oceanic and National Weather Service

` Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce Detroit, Michigan