Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:22AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 11:22pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
Rain will continue overspreading eastern upper and far northern
lower Michigan through the morning. Rainfall will continue through
early tonight. 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, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again
possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt will 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...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