Santa Barbara, California, April 16 -- DETROIT - Four days of heavy rains and spring snowmelt have flooded 33 northern counties in Michigan's lower peninsula. As a result, those in the Great Lakes State are experiencing dangerous impacts to homes, roads, and infrastructure from sustained high water levels.

Cheboygan and Newaygo counties, along with Traverse City, have seen overflowing dams and rivers as well as roadway washouts. Care centers and shelters have opened to support residents who have been urged to evacuate.

According to the National Weather Service, ongoing flooding is expected Friday through Saturday as additional storm showers are expected into the weekend. Severe storms are not expected, but the scattered showers have cre...