FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan...

Saginaw River At Saginaw affecting Saginaw and Bay Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Saginaw River at Saginaw.

* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 530 PM EDT. close