Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Historic 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 150 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, with additional rainfall anticipated tonight,
heaviest across Emmet County.
- Large portions of Emmet and Cheboygan counties.
- 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:
Cheboygan, MI; Emmet, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov