Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:39PM EDT until April 19 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Au Sable River near Red Oak affecting Oscoda County.
For the Au Sable River...including Red Oak...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...Moderate flooding is expected to continue through
Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood
stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 5.4 feet
Wednesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
- 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. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning.Thursday morning
at 1145 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Oscoda, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov