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2020 [KDTX] DETROIT Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 3

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Storm Based Warning History

323 
WGUS53 KDTX 192338
FFWDTX
MIC111-200530-
/O.NEW.KDTX.FF.W.0003.200519T2338Z-200520T0530Z/
/00000.3.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
738 PM EDT Tue May 19 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE EDENVILLE 
DAM...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Tittabawassee River from Edenville Dam to the Sanford Dam in...
  North central Midland County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 130 AM EDT.

* At 736 PM EDT, county dispatch reported the failure of Edenville
  Dam on the Tittabawassee River.

  THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
  EDENVILLE DAM TO THE SANFORD DAM ! SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of 
           Edenville Dam.

  SOURCE...County dispatch.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
           GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream 
           from the Edenville Dam along the Tittabawassee River.

* The nearest downstream town is Sanford Dam...located about 7 miles
  from the Edenville Dam. Areas downstream from the Edenville Dam
  along the Tittabawassee River should be prepared for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Edenville Dam move to higher 
ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your 
local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded 
roadways.

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

BT
393 
WGUS53 KDTX 200234
FFWDTX
MIC111-201130-
/O.EXT.KDTX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200520T1130Z/
/00000.3.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1034 PM EDT Tue May 19 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY EXTENDED THROUGH TONIGHT FOR LOCATIONS 
DOWNSTREAM OF THE EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Tittabawassee River from Edenville Dam to the Sanford Dam in...
  North central Midland County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday.

* At 1032 PM EDT, failure of Edenville dam is ongoing with 
  downstream impacts expected to continue through the night. 

  THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
  EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM! SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of 
           Edenville Dam.

  SOURCE...County dispatch and emergency management.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
           GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream 
           from the Edenville Dam along the Tittabawassee River.

* The nearest downstream town is Sanford Dam...located about 7 miles
  from the Edenville Dam. Areas downstream from the Edenville Dam
  along the Tittabawassee River should be prepared for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Edenville Dam move to higher 
ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your 
local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded 
roadways.

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

BT
366 
WGUS73 KDTX 200541
FFSDTX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

MIC111-201130-
/O.CON.KDTX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200520T1130Z/
/00000.0.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Midland MI-
141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTY...

At 127 AM EDT, failure of the Edenville Dam is ongoing with 
downstream impacts expected to continue throughout the night.

THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM! SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of 
         Edenville DAM.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from 
         the Edenville Dam along the Tittabawassee River.

* The nearest downstream town is Sanford Dam...located about 7 miles 
  from the Edenville Dam. Areas downstream from the Edenville Dam 
  along the Tittabawassee River are experiencing flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Edenville Dam move to higher 
ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your 
local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded 
roadways.

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

Behnke
922 
WGUS73 KDTX 201130
FFSDTX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
730 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

MIC111-201137-
/O.EXP.KDTX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200520T1130Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
MIDLAND MI-
730 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 730 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR
NORTH CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTY...

Flooding on the Tittabawassee River from Edenville to Sanford no 
longer poses a catastrophic risk. Please continue to heed all 
evacuation orders and road closures. The Flash Flood Warning for 
locations downstream of the Sanford Dam including Midland remains in 
effect.

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

$$

Behnke
Permalink to 202005192338-KDTX-WGUS53-FFWDTX
323 
WGUS53 KDTX 192338
FFWDTX
MIC111-200530-
/O.NEW.KDTX.FF.W.0003.200519T2338Z-200520T0530Z/
/00000.3.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
738 PM EDT Tue May 19 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE EDENVILLE 
DAM...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Tittabawassee River from Edenville Dam to the Sanford Dam in...
  North central Midland County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 130 AM EDT.

* At 736 PM EDT, county dispatch reported the failure of Edenville
  Dam on the Tittabawassee River.

  THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
  EDENVILLE DAM TO THE SANFORD DAM ! SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of 
           Edenville Dam.

  SOURCE...County dispatch.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
           GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream 
           from the Edenville Dam along the Tittabawassee River.

* The nearest downstream town is Sanford Dam...located about 7 miles
  from the Edenville Dam. Areas downstream from the Edenville Dam
  along the Tittabawassee River should be prepared for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Edenville Dam move to higher 
ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your 
local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded 
roadways.

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

BT
Permalink to 202005200234-KDTX-WGUS53-FFWDTX
393 
WGUS53 KDTX 200234
FFWDTX
MIC111-201130-
/O.EXT.KDTX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200520T1130Z/
/00000.3.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
1034 PM EDT Tue May 19 2020

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY EXTENDED THROUGH TONIGHT FOR LOCATIONS 
DOWNSTREAM OF THE EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM...

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Tittabawassee River from Edenville Dam to the Sanford Dam in...
  North central Midland County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday.

* At 1032 PM EDT, failure of Edenville dam is ongoing with 
  downstream impacts expected to continue through the night. 

  THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
  EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM! SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of 
           Edenville Dam.

  SOURCE...County dispatch and emergency management.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
           GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream 
           from the Edenville Dam along the Tittabawassee River.

* The nearest downstream town is Sanford Dam...located about 7 miles
  from the Edenville Dam. Areas downstream from the Edenville Dam
  along the Tittabawassee River should be prepared for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Edenville Dam move to higher 
ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your 
local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded 
roadways.

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
DAM FAILURE...OCCURRING

$$

BT
Permalink to 202005200541-KDTX-WGUS73-FFSDTX
366 
WGUS73 KDTX 200541
FFSDTX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

MIC111-201130-
/O.CON.KDTX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200520T1130Z/
/00000.0.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Midland MI-
141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTY...

At 127 AM EDT, failure of the Edenville Dam is ongoing with 
downstream impacts expected to continue throughout the night.

THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LOCATIONS DOWNSTREAM OF THE 
EDENVILLE DAM TO SANFORD DAM! SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding from the failure of 
         Edenville DAM.

SOURCE...Emergency management.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas downstream from 
         the Edenville Dam along the Tittabawassee River.

* The nearest downstream town is Sanford Dam...located about 7 miles 
  from the Edenville Dam. Areas downstream from the Edenville Dam 
  along the Tittabawassee River are experiencing flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in low lying areas below the Edenville Dam move to higher 
ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your 
local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded 
roadways.

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

Behnke
Permalink to 202005201130-KDTX-WGUS73-FFSDTX
922 
WGUS73 KDTX 201130
FFSDTX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
730 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

MIC111-201137-
/O.EXP.KDTX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200520T1130Z/
/00000.U.DM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
MIDLAND MI-
730 AM EDT Wed May 20 2020

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 730 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR
NORTH CENTRAL MIDLAND COUNTY...

Flooding on the Tittabawassee River from Edenville to Sanford no 
longer poses a catastrophic risk. Please continue to heed all 
evacuation orders and road closures. The Flash Flood Warning for 
locations downstream of the Sanford Dam including Midland remains in 
effect.

LAT...LON 4382 8441 4382 8436 4368 8436 4368 8441

$$

Behnke

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