Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 11:02PM EDT until July 28 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 8:02pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon.
* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1102 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Houghton Lake, West Branch, Roscommon, St. Helen,
Prudenville, Rose City, Clear Lake, Twin Lakes Area, Lake St.
Helen, Rose Township, Selkirk, Nester Township, Lupton,
Skidway Lake, Rifle River State Park, South Higgins Lake,
Roscommon County Airport, Higgins Lake, North Higgins Lake
and Prescott.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Crawford, MI; Ogemaw, MI; Oscoda, MI; Roscommon, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov