* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1222 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: ALCONA, MI ... ARENAC, MI ... CRAWFORD, MI ... GLADWIN, MI ... IOSCO, MI ... OGEMAW, MI ... OSCODA, MI ... ROSCOMMON, MI
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.
