Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon.

* WHEN...Until 215 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1102 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Houghton Lake, West Branch, Roscommon, St. Helen, Prudenville, Rose City, Clear Lake, Twin Lakes Area, Lake St. Helen, Rose Township, Selkirk, Nester Township, Lupton, Skidway Lake, Rifle River State Park, South Higgins Lake, Roscommon County Airport, Higgins Lake, North Higgins Lake and Prescott. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood