Bay County, MI
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:35 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 12:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Saginaw River At Saginaw affecting Bay and Saginaw Counties.
For the Saginaw River...including Saginaw...Minor flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Saginaw River at Saginaw.
When
Until early Tuesday afternoon.
Additional Details
- At 3:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue falling to 14.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/dtx.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM EDT.
Areas impacted
- Bay, MI
- Saginaw, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Frost and Freeze
Created by the NWS Detroit/Pontiac WFO
For portions of Southeast Michigan where the growing season is in full swing, a Frost Advisory is in effect through the morning. A Freeze Warning is now in effect for tonight.
Seven-day weather risk overview
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