FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT SUNDAY APRIL 19TH
High water volumes have been reported across much of the Cheboygan
River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels
affecting the Cheboygan River UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Areas in Emmet and Cheboygan counties within the Cheboygan
River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple
River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River,
Mullet Lake, and the Sturgeon River.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday April 19th, or when water levels
recede.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring. Roads and structures near lakes
and rivers will continue to see water rises due to recent rainfall
and snowmelt. Additional rainfall is anticipated through the
remainder of the week, which can lead to further water rises
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 224 AM EDT, flooding and areas of high water remain across
the basin.
- Some locations that may experience flooding issues include...
Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine,
Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake,
Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner,
Afton, Oden, Alverno, Levering.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be
prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and
potentially longer. Ice on area lakes will slow the flow of water
and may prolong the timeframe of this event.
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.
Cheboygan, MI; Emmet, MI