Active AlertsCopemish, MI

Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 9:03 PM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 5:02 AM Apr. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 502 AM EDT, dam operators reported the floodgates on the Tippy Dam were opened causing flash flooding downstream on the Manistee River.
Hazard: Flash flooding from a dam floodgate release.
Source: Dam operator.
Impact: Flooding of areas along the river immediately downstream of the dam. The nearest downstream town is High Bridge Campgroundlocated about 3.5 miles from the dam. Areas downstream from the Tippy Dam along the Manistee River should be prepared for flooding. Flooding is occurring along the Manistee River.

Recommended Action

If you are in low lying areas below the Tippy Dam you should move to higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways.

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