Flood Watch and Rising Water Levels in Cheboygan County, Michigan
• A Flood Watch is in effect for Cheboygan County, MI, excluding Isabella County, due to rapidly rising water levels at the Cheboygan Dam.
• A culvert failure in Emmet County has led to the closure of part of M-119, disrupting the Tunnel of Trees route.
• The US-23 bascule bridge in Cheboygan has been raised to address flooding and erosion concerns.
Rising water levels at Cheboygan Dam prompt alert
Cheboygan County, Michigan, is currently under a Flood Watch due to rapidly rising water levels at the Cheboygan Dam. Authorities have issued the alert for the entire county, excluding Isabella County, because of melting snow and potential heavy rain. Water levels are within 15 inches of the dam's capacity, and additional pumps are being used to manage the situation.
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