Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:27PM EDT until April 15 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 8:27pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
FFWAPX
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Benzie County in northern Michigan...
Southern Grand Traverse County in northern Michigan...
Northeastern Manistee County in northern Michigan...
Northern Wexford County in northern Michigan...
* Until 530 AM EDT Wednesday.
* At 1127 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Thompsonville, Kingsley, Manton, Sherman, Buckley, Kaleva, Fife
Lake, Mesick, Copemish, Hannah, Karlin, Interlochen State Park,
Yuma, Spider Lake, Brethren and Wallin.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Benzie, MI; Grand Traverse, MI; Manistee, MI; Wexford, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov