Lake Shore Flood Warning issued: Peak low water datum expected to peak around 72 to 74 inches. in Effect until 10:00 PM
Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI 901 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 MIZ083-282115- /O.UPG.KDTX.LS.Y.0005.210528T1500Z-210529T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KDTX.LS.W.0002.210528T1301Z-210529T0200Z/ Monroe- 901 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding. * WHERE...Monroe County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads closed and low lying property including parking lots, lawns, and homes and businesses will be inundated near the lake. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 840 AM, the lake level at Toledo had risen to 76.9 inches above low water datum and the lake level at Fermi Power Plant had risen to 69.40 inches above low water datum. Expect the water levels along Lake Erie to fluctuate between 68 inches and 78 inches above low water datum today due to persistent northeast winds. The highest water levels will occur from Luna Pier south to Maumee Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$
Instructions:
Be aware of water over roadway and do not create wake going through standing water over roadway.
Address/Location
Gibraltar Police Department
29450 Munro St
Gibraltar, MI 48173
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 734-676-1022
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP GIBPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning