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Flood Advisory for Mecosta, MI; Newaygo, MI

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Mecosta, Newaygo
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What is happening

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Mecosta. In west central Michigan, Newaygo. When: Until 930 PM EDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Bulletin details

An estimated 1.5 to 2.75 inches of rain has fallen within an hour. Rain has ended but minor flooding remains possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Mecosta. In west central Michigan, Newaygo. * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paris, Hawkins and Roben-Hood Airport. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 7:40PM EDT until August 12 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 6:34PM EDT until August 12 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Grand Rapids MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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