Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:21PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 8:21pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
Rain and thunderstorms are currently moving into and / or forming
across northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. Thunderstorms are
most likely near and south of M-32. Torrential rainfall may lead to
quick water rises in these areas. For spots north of M-32 and into
eastern upper Michigan (particularly near the Straits), lighter but
efficient rainfall will lead to elevated water levels once again
tonight.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* 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, Alcona, Alpena,
Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet,
Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee,
Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle,
Roscommon and Wexford.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Areas that see
torrential rainfall from repeated rounds of thunderstorms may be
subject to quick water rises.
* 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; Leelanau; Antrim; Otsego; Montmorency; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Crawford; Oscoda; Alcona; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee; Roscommon; Ogemaw; Iosco; Gladwin; Arenac; Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Charlevoix
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov