Michigan adds two more counties to state of emergency for severe flooding

Michigan adds two more counties to state of emergency for severe flooding

LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Iron and Marquette counties as severe flooding continues to make roads impassable and high water levels persist from snowmelt of a historic March snowstorm.

Michigan flood watch: Whitmer declares emergencies in Iron, Marquette counties

Flood warnings remain in effect, but, statewide, rivers have crested and little rain is forecast.

Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says

A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for almost all of Michigan and residents remain advised to prepare for evacuation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Cheboygan, Michigan Thursday, stating, “We are in crisis mode.” Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.