Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 12:44AM EDT until July 18 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern upper Michigan, including the
following county, Chippewa.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1244 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eckerman, Strongs, Mackinaw Lake and Platt Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Chippewa, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: