Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:02AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Cheboygan and Emmet.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Historic 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 1058 AM EDT, ongoing historic 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
in the last several days.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be
prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and
potentially longer.
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:
Cheboygan, MI; Emmet, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov