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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
906 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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Antrim-
Including the cities of Mancelona
906 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR AREAS DOWNSTREAM OF THE BELLAIRE DAM ON THE 
INTERMEDIATE RIVER REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Potential Flash Flooding caused by high flows from the 
  Bellaire Dam.

* WHERE...Bellaire, Michigan in Antrim County downstream of the 
  Bellaire Dam.


* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Increased flows from the Bellaire Dam may result in 
  flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam. Flooding may 
  occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are 
monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions 
warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep 
informed by listening to local radio and television for statements 
and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.

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JLD