…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following
areas, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Oakland,
Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and
Wayne.
* WHEN…Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks
and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– 1 to 3 inches of rain fell this morning across southeast
Michigan, leading to rises in area rivers and reports of
minor flooding. A second round of rain is expected this
afternoon and evening, with potential for additional amounts
to reach or exceed one inch. The primary concerns are for
additional rises in rivers and areal flooding, although
localized flash flooding cannot be entirely ruled out.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
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…The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac MI has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan…
Swartz Creek Near Flint affecting Genesee County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/dtx.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM EDT.
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…FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE…
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE…Swartz Creek near Flint.
* WHEN…From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 7.0 feet, Overflow of both banks begins.
At 8.0 feet, Widespread flooding of adjacent low lands occurs.
At 10.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet.
– Forecast…No forecast is available for this location.
– Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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