Severe Flood

Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 5:02AM EDT until April 13 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Manistee, MI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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 Campground...located
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.

Recommendations

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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