Full Notification

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and into this evening has led to localized areas of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall, leading to saturated soils in places. Additional showers and storms with torrential rainfall will be possible later this evening into tonight, which may lead to an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall in some areas. This could lead to instances of flooding tonight, with particular emphasis on poor draining / urban areas and low spots.

* WHAT...Additional torrential rainfall potential over areas that already saw heavy rainfall this afternoon. Localized additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible by Thursday morning.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Kalkaska, Manistee, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon and Wexford.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Any flooding will occur easiest and quickly in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: KALKASKA ... CRAWFORD ... OSCODA ... ALCONA ... MANISTEE ... WEXFORD ... MISSAUKEE ... ROSCOMMON ... OGEMAW ... IOSCO ... GLADWIN ... ARENAC

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.