Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:28AM EDT until April 20 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing
through the streams, rivers and lakes. Water is gradually
receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams,
and rivers.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Alpena and Presque Isle.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding. Expect many areas of slow moving or
standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1124 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned
area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Alpena, Ossineke, Lachine, Long Rapids, Cathro, Lakewood,
Spratt and Devils Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Alpena, MI; Presque Isle, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov