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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Detroit, MI

July 16, 2021Wayne County, Michigan

NWS Detroit, MI issued this river flood warning at Jul 16, 2021, 10:30 PM EDT for Wayne County, Michigan. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 16, 2021, 10:30 PM EDT (02:30 UTC)
Expired
Jul 17, 2021, 5:29 PM EDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Wayne County, MI

The radar

The Detroit radar (KDTX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Rouge River at Detroit (DETM4). The gauge peaked at 16.45 ft at Jul 17, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate5101507/1707/18
Action stage
13 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
18 ft
Major stage
20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04166500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

554 
WGUS43 KDTX 170230
FLWDTX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1030 PM EDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac MI has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...

  Rouge River At Detroit affecting Wayne County.

.Heavy rainfall that occurred earlier today led to a rapid rise in 
the Rouge River. This rainfall has taken river level over flood 
stage this evening, however additional heavy rain is not expected 
tonight.

For the Rouge River...in Detroit...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=DTX.

&&


MIC163-171430-
/O.NEW.KDTX.FL.W.0007.210717T0230Z-000000T0000Z/
/DETM4.1.ER.210717T0136Z.210717T1200Z.210717T1500Z.NO/
1030 PM EDT Fri Jul 16 2021

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Rouge River At Detroit.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 9:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet 
  late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 
  morning.
* 
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in some park areas, the 
  River Rouge Municipal Golf Course, and a few homes. Most flood 
  damage occurs on the Upper Rouge River with minor flooding 
  occurring on the main branch.


&&

LAT...LON 4245 8335 4245 8324 4234 8322 4234 8328

$$

BT
3 follow-up statements
926 
WGUS83 KDTX 170926
FLSDTX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
526 AM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Rouge River At Detroit affecting Wayne County.

For the Rouge River...Detroit...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=DTX.

&&


MIC163-172130-
/O.CON.KDTX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DETM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210717T0815Z.210717T1619Z.NO/
526 AM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rouge River At Detroit.
* Until further notice.
* At 4:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 4:45 AM EDT Saturday was 16.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below 
  flood stage this afternoon.


&&

LAT...LON 4245 8335 4245 8324 4234 8322 4234 8328

$$

DRC
395 
WGUS83 KDTX 171336
FLSDTX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
936 AM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Rouge River At Detroit affecting Wayne County.

For the Rouge River...including Birmingham, Southfield, Detroit...
Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at 
www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=DTX.

&&


MIC163-180145-
/O.CON.KDTX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DETM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210717T0815Z.210717T1619Z.NO/
936 AM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Rouge River At Detroit.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM EDT Saturday was 16.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  afternoon and continue falling to 6.2 feet Friday evening.


&&

LAT...LON 4245 8335 4245 8324 4234 8322 4234 8328

$$

KDK
674 
WGUS83 KDTX 172129
FLSDTX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
529 PM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Rouge River At Detroit affecting Wayne County.

MIC163-172230-
/O.CAN.KDTX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210717T2129Z/
/DETM4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210717T0815Z.210717T1619Z.NO/
529 PM EDT Sat Jul 17 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Rouge River At Detroit has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Rouge River At Detroit.
* At 5:00 PM EDT the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has dropped below flood stage and will 
  continue to fall tonight.


&&

LAT...LON 4245 8335 4245 8324 4234 8322 4234 8328

$$

BT

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.