Colon Historical Marker, MI Weather Warnings

Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 5:48AM EDT until July 5 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following county, Steuben and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph MI. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 546 AM 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 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Coldwater, Hillsdale, Bronson, Jonesville, Fremont, Quincy, Union City, Litchfield, Colon, Reading, Long Lake, Ray, Girard, Kinderhook, Batavia, California, Burr Oak, Gilead, Orland and Sherwood. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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