Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 31 at 7:29PM EDT until July 31 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
July 31, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.5 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Alpena, Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Ossineke Township, Spruce, Spratt,
Lost Lake Woods and Devils Lake.
Instruction:
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:
Alcona, MI; Alpena, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov