BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – The warmer weather along with expected rainfall on Tuesday could lead to some flooding issues this week.
The National Weather Service says much warmer weather over the next couple of days will cause any remaining snow to melt. Additional rainfall will combine with the melted snow to bring additional or renewed flooding on a number of rivers and isolated flooding of a number of county roads where ice has melted.
The combination of the runoff of the melted snow and the additional rainfall should total around one inch or more if higher rainfall amounts are realized. This will either prevent flood waters from
receding or will bring renewed flooding to rivers and flooded areas from late last week.
Forecasters say flooding is likely to persist through Friday. Some county and some secondary roads are likely to be affected throughout the week as additional runoff exacerbates the situation. Much colder air will return Thursday causing grounds and standing water to freeze.
If you live in areas prone to flooding, monitor the latest forecasts and statements, including possible flood watches and warnings.
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