Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:55AM EDT until April 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
April 22, 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 Wednesday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1045 AM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area.
- Little to no additional rainfall expected through midweek.
Slow improvement expected as water levels slowly recede.
- 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