Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:31AM EDT until April 20 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:31am
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, Alcona, Iosco and Oscoda.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several structures are
flooded and some sand bagging operations are continuing. Numerous
roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1128 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oscoda, Au Sable, Glennie, McKinley, Curtisville, Wurtsmith
Airfield, Fairview and Sid Town.
- 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:
Alcona, MI; Iosco, MI; Oscoda, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov