Flood Watch Issued for Chelsea

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Chelsea and other communities in Washtenaw County beginning Wednesday afternoon.

According to the NWS, a frontal boundary extending north into Southeast Michigan could produce rain showers and thunderstorms in the Chelsea area, dropping 2 to 4 inches of rain Wednesday through Friday.

The 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 is in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday morning for Wayne, Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, and Washtenaw counties.

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