FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 AM EDT MONDAY FOR WESTERN ALCONA AND EAST CENTRAL OSCODA COUNTIES
At 929 PM EDT, Dam operators reported high flows are being released
through Mio Dam. This may result in flash flooding downstream on the
Au Sable River.
HAZARD...Flash flooding from a dam high flow release.
SOURCE...Dam operator.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas along the river immediately downstream
of the dam.
The nearest downstream town is McKinley...located about 9.5 miles
from the dam. Areas downstream from the Mio Dam along the Au Sable
River should be prepared for flooding.
Flooding is occurring along the Au Sable River.
If you are in low lying areas below the Mio Dam you should move to
higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to drive across flooded
roadways.
Alcona, MI; Oscoda, MI