Flood warning for northern Lower Michigan through Sunday night
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Flood warning for northern Lower Michigan through Sunday night
Nearly two dozen northern Michigan counties are under a flood warning until Sunday evening as more rain is forecast for Friday night, the National Weather Service said.
The agency’s warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday and covers Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, and Roscommon counties.
A flood warning is in effect for Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties until 7:45 p.m. Sunday, officials said.
“Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential washouts,” the agency said.
Heavy rainfall and snowmelt from late winter storms have led to widespread flooding across the area. Roadways and small bridges have been washed away, and residents in some low-lying areas have been told to evacuate to higher ground.
According to the NWS, between 3 and 6 inches of rain fell on parts of northern Lower Michigan over the past several days. It said flooding is likely to continue over the next few days, especially when another heavy rain system moves into the area Friday night.
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“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,” the warning said.
The southern half of Lower Michigan, meanwhile, was under a flood watch that expired Thursday night.
However, a flood warning remains in effect for numerous rivers:
Grand River at Lansing, Ingham County
Red Cedar River at East Lansing, Ingham County
Thornapple River near Hastings, Barry County
Thornapple River, near Caledonia, Kent County
Sycamore Creek at Holt, Ingham County
Maple River at Maple Rapids, Clinton County
Portage River near Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County
Muskegon River at Bridgeton, Newaygo County
Muskegon River at Newaygo, Newaygo County
Muskegon River at Evart, Osceola County
Grand River at Ionia, Ionia County
Looking Glass River near Eagle, Clinton County
White River near Whitehall, Muskegon County
Chippewa River near Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County
Pine River at Alma, Gratiot County
Cass River at Frankenmuth, Saginaw County
Tittabawassee River at Midland, Saginaw and Midland counties
Some localized parts of east-central and southeast Lower Michigan could get up to 2 inches of rain as a storm system rolls through southern Michigan on Thursday evening.
Strong winds up to 60 mph and hail up to an inch in diameter are also possible, according to NWS.
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