Flood Watch in Effect for Rochester Area

A flood watch from the National Weather Service remains in effect in the Rochester area and Oakland County through Friday morning.

According to the NWS, recent rain could lead to rapid rises on area rivers and streams, with the potential for flooding in some low-lying urban areas, the NWS reports.

The flood watch took effect Wednesday and will remain through early Friday for Wayne, Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties.

A Rochester Patch reader reported Thursday that the Clinton River appears to be flowing rapidly beneath Adams Road. 

Residents can monitor the local forecast for possible flood warnings on Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch or visit www.weather.gov.

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