Active AlertsGrand Traverse

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 7:28 AM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown -Bridge Rd affecting Grand Traverse County. For the Boardman Riverincluding Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd Moderate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast to begin later this morning. This exceeds the flood of record.
Where: Boardman River near Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd.
When: From this morning to early tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Water begins to impact Brown Bridge Rd around Ranch Rudolf.
Additional Details: - At 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood HistoryNo available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. this evening at 730 PM EDT.

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