https://www.wcmu.org/tags/rain Rain en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:32:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-16/floods-tornadoes-rains-ravage-michigan-my-hot-tub-was-floating-away A bridge near Traverse City collapsed, a dam in Alcona County failed, roadways across many parts of northern Michigan washed away and some people traversed their neighborhoods in kayaks as heavy rains and spring snowmelt raised rivers, lakes and creeks across the region. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:32:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-16/floods-tornadoes-rains-ravage-michigan-my-hot-tub-was-floating-away Ron French & Justin Hinkley, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-16/bay-county-battles-mosquito-surge-following-june-rainfall Heavy rain in late June caused a spike in floodwater mosquitoes across Bay County, with activity peaking in Williams and Monitor townships. Crews worked to reduce mosquito counts, but officials said the season could last into early October. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-16/bay-county-battles-mosquito-surge-following-june-rainfall Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-11/storms-expected-to-hit-michigan-over-the-weekend Meteorologists are warning Michganders about possible storms over the weekend. They say the biggest threat is flooding and high winds. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:51:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-11/storms-expected-to-hit-michigan-over-the-weekend Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-31/nearly-record-breaking-dry-may-prediction-for-more-rain-and-high-temperatures After a nearly record-breaking dry May, the state's climatologist is predicting more rain and consistent high temperatures going into the rest of the summer. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:51:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-31/nearly-record-breaking-dry-may-prediction-for-more-rain-and-high-temperatures Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-24/upcoming-rainfall-may-counter-michigans-drought The National Weather Service forecasts extended rainfall across Michigan, which may help counter Michigan’s drought. Meteorologists predict rain and… Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:46:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-24/upcoming-rainfall-may-counter-michigans-drought Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-05-24/recent-rainfall-saturated-fields-delay-planting-this-season Michigan crops are estimated to be a week behind in planting due to rainfall and saturated fields. Fields have experienced flooding and ponding across… Fri, 24 May 2019 17:31:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-05-24/recent-rainfall-saturated-fields-delay-planting-this-season Tess DeGayner https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-20/drought-conditions-still-present-in-thumb-and-northeast-michigan Drought conditions in the thumb and northeast Michigan are worsening and it doesn’t look like it’s getting much better. The moderate drought was only… Fri, 20 Jul 2018 22:14:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-07-20/drought-conditions-still-present-in-thumb-and-northeast-michigan https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-05-07/flooding-in-northern-lower-peninsula-damages-roads Flooding in the northern lower peninsula has caused severe road damage in a couple Michigan counties. Emmet and Charlevoix counties experienced heavy rain… Mon, 07 May 2018 19:09:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-05-07/flooding-in-northern-lower-peninsula-damages-roads https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-02-20/prediction-of-rainfall-and-ice-for-parts-of-michigan Some of our listeners could see some flooding while others may receive ice this week. Meteorologists are predicting Mid-Michigan will receive heavy… Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:52:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-02-20/prediction-of-rainfall-and-ice-for-parts-of-michigan XMendoza https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-06-23/apartments-roadways-flood-across-mid-michigan Heavy rain has left roads collapsed and homes flooded across the mid Michigan.Flood warnings have been issued from Isabella to Huron County.Blanchard Road… Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:06:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-06-23/apartments-roadways-flood-across-mid-michigan