Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:07AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 8:07am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is
ongoing and forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast
to continue through Friday afternoon. At least minor flooding is
expected to continue through the weekend.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over
higher ground.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
this evening at 1115 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Wexford, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov