Michigan Flood Watch | Effective 04/11/2026 12:54

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 11, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires: 
April 11, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
Rain is expected to overspread eastern upper and far northern lower Michigan later tonight into Sunday. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night and lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as ice-covered inland lakes. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov