Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 10:42AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 7:42am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure
continues to be possible at the Bellaire Dam.
* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan, including the
following county, Antrim.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying
areas below the dam. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are
monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions
warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep
informed by listening to local radio and television for statements
and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.
Area Description:
Antrim
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov