Upper Midwest Experiences Significant Rainfall, Flood Alerts Issued

Why it matters locally: Michigan, as part of the Upper Midwest, is directly affected by the flood alerts and increased river levels mentioned in this national report.

Millions of people in the Upper Midwest found themselves under flood alerts Saturday. Rivers in the region showed increased water levels after a period of heavy rainfall. Reports indicated some localized areas received more than eight inches of precipitation. NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz provided information regarding the situation.