Michigan Flood Watch | Effective 04/18/2026 00:10

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 12:10am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan, including the following areas, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. Potential for road and bridge washouts. * 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: 
Western Chippewa; Central Chippewa; Southeast Chippewa; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov