Severe Flood

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 8:57AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

* WHAT...Potential for flooding impacts will increase across eastern
upper Michigan tonight with an expected 0.25 to 0.75 inches of
rainfall, with locally higher amounts possible. Combination of
rain on top of a melting snowpack in conjunction with frozen
grounds will lead to an anomalously high potential for flooding.

* WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan, including the
following areas, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast
Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Potential for road
and bridge washouts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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