


Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
Issued by NWS Gaylord, MI
212 WGUS83 KAPX 092031 FLSAPX Flood Advisory National Weather Service Gaylord MI 431 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025 MIC033-092130- /O.NEW.KAPX.FA.Y.0015.250809T2031Z-250809T2130Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Chippewa MI- 431 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern upper Michigan, including the following county, Chippewa. * WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 431 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 and 1.5 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... mainly rural areas of Central Chippewa County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. && LAT...LON 4648 8428 4652 8422 4652 8421 4652 8417 4652 8416 4652 8415 4651 8412 4647 8415 4643 8423 4646 8424 4646 8427 $$ ELD