Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 7:21PM EDT until July 27 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Alcona, Alpena and Montmorency.
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 721 PM 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 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Alpena, Ossineke, Lachine, The Town Of Hubbard Lake, Long
Rapids, Hillman, Spratt, Ossineke Township, Fletcher Pond,
Hubbard Lake, Royston, Spruce, Lost Lake Woods, Negwegon
State Park, Black River, Canada Creek Ranch, Devils Lake and
Clear Lake State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Alcona, MI; Alpena, MI; Montmorency, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
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