Active AlertsYuma, MI

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 11:51 AM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is not expected to reach the flood of record.
Where: Manistee River near Sherman.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Flooding impacts the Wilderness Canoe livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge. At 16.0 feet, Flooding of property and homes adjacent to right bank of river along Ojibway Drive, Ottawa Drive, and Chippewa Drive 1 mile north of Sherman. Flooding of N11 Road between W14 Road and W16 Road 1 mile northwest of Mesick.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Sunday was 16.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to slowly fall towards 15 ft early to mid next week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 03/18/1990. - 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. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 415 PM EDT.

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