Arenac County Sheriff’s Department stated that US-23 has been closed between M-65 and Standish due to possible bridge damage and water over the road. Motorists are advised to take M-65 north to M-55 to I-75 if southbound, I-75 north to M-55 if northbound.
US-23 is also reported to be closed at Omer with the Arenac County Sheriff’s Department advising travelers to avoid the city.
North Forest Lake Road near Alger coming in off Maple Ridge and Yarish Road are also examples of the many roads closed in Arenac County. Maple Ridge is washed over between Seder Road and Voughtmans Cable/Dunn Farm, according to the Alger Fire Department.
The Arenac County Sheriff’s Department evacuated the areas around Townline, Pinnacle, Franklin Trail, and Miller roads today due to flooding.
Meanwhile, Bay County Central Dispatch indicated that North Mackinaw Road between East Neuman Road and East Pinconning Road were closed until further notice due to water over the roadway. Westside Saginaw Road, or M-84, between Delta Road and 3 Mile is also closed due to flooding.
Many other Bay County roads are closing, with the Hampton Township Public Safety Department reporting that Arms Road between Knight and Finn Road is now closed.