Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 7:31AM EDT until July 18 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:31am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Alpena and Montmorency.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 729 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.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible over
southern Alpena County. This additional rain may result in
minor flooding.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Alpena, Ossineke, Lachine, The Town Of Hubbard Lake, Hillman,
Spratt, Ossineke Township, Fletcher Pond and Devils Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Alpena, MI; Montmorency, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: