Michigan Flash Flood Watch | Effective 04/18/2026 00:10

Headline: 
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Potential Flash Flooding caused by high flows from the Bellaire Dam. * WHERE...Bellaire, Michigan in Antrim County downstream of the Bellaire Dam. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Increased flows from the Bellaire Dam may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Dam safety experts with state and local emergency services are monitoring the dam and will issue a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow the advice of public safety officials.
Area Description: 
Antrim
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov