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Gibraltar Police Department
Friday May 28th, 2021 :: 12:19 p.m. EDT

Alert

Lakeshore Flood Warning until 04:00AM Saturday

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding.

* WHERE...Wayne County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...At 1145 AM, the water level of Lake Erie at Gibraltar had risen to 72.80 inches above low water datum. Gusty northeast winds on Lake Erie will persist into the overnight before slowly weakening. Expect the persistence of these winds may push the water levels up a little higher, possibly to 74 or 75 inches above low water datum by this evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Gibraltar Police Department
29450 Munro St
Gibraltar, MI 48173

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 734-676-1022

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Lakeshore Flood Warning

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