Active AlertsEast Tawas, MI

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 12:00 PM Apr. 18
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
Where: A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle.
When: Until 800 PM EDT Sunday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1158 AM EDT, Emergency management reports ongoing flooding across parts of the warned area. - Rainfall up to one tenth of an inch fell across portions of the warned area Friday night into early Saturday. Drier weather is expected in the coming days, which should result in a slow improvement in flood conditions. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

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