Benzie County, MI
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 04/17 11:24 PM EDT – Sunday 04/19 7:45 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What
Flooding caused by rain continues.
Where
A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford.
When
Until 745 PM EDT Sunday.
Impacts
Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
Additional Details
- At 1123 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days, with an additional 0.50 to 1.00 inches possible. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Antrim, MI
- Benzie, MI
- Crawford, MI
- Grand Traverse, MI
- Kalkaska, MI
- Leelanau, MI
- Manistee, MI
- Missaukee, MI
- Roscommon, MI
- Wexford, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Turning Colder
Created by the NWS Gaylord WFO
Turning much colder today, along with a few rain and snow showers. Some lingering light snow showers tonight and Sunday, with a very welcomed period of dry and slowly moderating weather kicking off next week.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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