Flood Advisory for St. Clair, MI; Sanilac, MI
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What is happening
What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: Northern St. Clair County in southeastern Michigan... Southern Sanilac County in southeastern Michigan... When: Until 900 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
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* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern St. Clair County in southeastern Michigan... Southern Sanilac County in southeastern Michigan... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause road and small stream flooding. Radar estimates between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in additional minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Croswell, Yale, Marlette, Brown City, Lexington, Lakeport, Peck, Melvin, Watertown, Blaine, Roseburg, Fargo, Amador, Valley Center, Jeddo, Lexington Heights, Juhl, Birch Beach and North Street. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 6:03PM EDT until August 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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