Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:33PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda,
Otsego and Presque Isle.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall
and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will
continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 933 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across
the area and will likely continue for the next several days.
Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last
several days.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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:
Alcona, MI; Alpena, MI; Cheboygan, MI; Iosco, MI; Montmorency, MI; Oscoda, MI; Otsego, MI; Presque Isle, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov