Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Portage Lake, MI ∙ Frederic, MI ∙ Turner, MI ∙ Caberfae, MI ∙ Lovells, MI ∙ Alabaster, MI ∙ Rose City, MI ∙ Huron National Forest, MI ∙ Manton, MI ∙ Eastlake, MI

Headline

.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.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Gaylord MI 733 PM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .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. ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * 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 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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