Active AlertsOscoda
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of northern Michigan, including the following county, Oscoda.
When: Until 1000 PM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Comins and Fairview. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.