Active AlertsSaganing, MI

The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County. For the Rifle Riverincluding SterlingMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Rifle River near Sterling.
When: From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 8.8 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 8.8 feet on 03/18/1942. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.