Dams in Midland appear structurally sound at this time.Evacuations still recommended around the lake for significant flooding concerns.
Midland County Emergency Management has been working with Boyce Hydro to further assess the situation at the Edenville and Sanford Dams. At this time, Boyce reports they are structurally sound but they are unable to control or contain the amount of water that is flowing through the spillgates. The flooding concerns are still substantial for the residents along the Sanford and Wixom Lake. For the safety of the residents, Midland County Public Safety and Emergency Management are continuing evacutations of those areas. If residents do not have a place to go, shelters have been set up at Coleman High School (4951 N. Lewis( and Meridian Elementary School (3353 N. Meridian Rd).
Instructions:
The flooding concerns are still substantial for the residents along the Sanford and Wixom Lake. For the safety of the residents, Midland County Public Safety and Emergency Management are continuing evacutations of those areas. If residents do not have a place to go, shelters have been set up at Coleman High School (4951 N. Lewis( and Meridian Elementary School (3353 N. Meridian Rd).
Address/Location
Midland County Central Dispatch
2727 Rodd St
Midland, MI 48640
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 989-839-6466
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning