Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 5:20PM EDT until April 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Historically high water volumes continue across much of the
Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water
levels affecting the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan
Dam.
* 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 Wednesday Apr 29, or when water recedes.
* 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 518 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area.
- Little to no additional rainfall expected through Thursday
before more rain chances build Friday into Saturday. 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