Flood Watch issued for parts of Southeast Michigan -- How much rain is expected

Flood Watch issued for Oakland, Macomb counties as rain continues

Rich Luterman has what to expect for the rest of Monday night into Tuesday.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (Fox 2) - Parts of Southeast Michigan are under a Flood Watch Monday night.

The National Weather Service issued the watch at 8:25 p.m. Monday for Livingston; Macomb; Oakland; Genesee; Lapeer; Saginaw; Sanilac; Shiawassee; St. Clair, and Tuscola counties.

This alert is scheduled to expire at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

According to the NWS, about seven-tenths of an inch of rain fell Monday evening in Livingston, Macomb, and Oakland counties. Rainfall overnight could increase totals to 1 ½ to 2 inches. This rainfall is on top of already saturated soil, making flooding more likely.

In Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties, 1-2 inches could fall overnight.

This extra rain could flood rivers, streams, and other flood-prone areas.