Flood Warning — Oakland County, Michigan
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued September 3 at 12:25AM EDT until September 3 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Macomb County in southeastern Michigan... Southern Oakland County in southeastern Michigan... Northern Wayne County in southeastern Michigan... * WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1223 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall shifting out of southern Oakland and Macomb counties and continuing over northern Wayne county. Radar estimates indicate from 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are likely across northern Wayne county. The warning may end early for southern Oakland and Macomb counties. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warren, Livonia, Troy, Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Pontiac, Novi, Milford, Grosse Pointe, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, Sterling Heights, Dearborn, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Northville, Clinton T
Effective September 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM ET · Expires September 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Expires
September 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Oakland County, Michigan?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire September 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Oakland County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Wayne County, Macomb County.