Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:16AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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
occurring.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning and continue falling to 5.2 feet
Thursday, April 23.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Oscoda, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov