Weather Forecast for Frankfort

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1218 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1220 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. 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.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown -Bridge Rd affecting Grand Traverse County. For the Boardman River...including Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Boardman River near Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water begins to impact Brown Bridge Rd around Ranch Rudolf. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 4.4 feet Wednesday, April 22. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.1 feet on 04/15/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. this evening at 1130 PM EDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is ongoing and forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast to continue through Friday afternoon. At least minor flooding is expected to continue through the weekend. * WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. this evening at 1115 PM EDT.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan, including the following counties, in central Michigan, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola. In west central Michigan, Lake, Mason, Muskegon and Newaygo. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase expected floods on area rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.