Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday due to flash flooding, state officials are warning residents to remain vigilant as more danger might still lie ahead. Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Midland County after two dams were breached in the area, forcing the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan. Flood warnings in Michigan were issued following widespread rainfall of four to seven inches since Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Dow Chemical reportedly said there is no risk to people or the environment. Both south and west sides of the city of Midland were evacuated, as well as the village of Sanford and the Dow Chemical plant.

Source: Fox News May 21, 2020 02:03 UTC