Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:13PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent 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 is occurring following recent heavy rainfall
and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will
continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1013 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across
the area and will likely continue for the next several days.
Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last
several days.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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.