Flood Advisory

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

* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska and Otsego.

* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 533 AM EDT, Doppler radar and gauge measurements indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. 1.51 inches of rain has been observed at the NWS Gaylord office 9 miles SSW of Gaylord in the last 90 minutes. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain may result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mancelona, Antrim, Waters, Otsego Lake State Park, Rapid City and Blue Lake Township. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood