National Weather ServiceMichiganLakeshore Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lakeshore Flood Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 8 lakeshore flood advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 23 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 77% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Huron was covered most often (84 times since 2008).
How many lakeshore flood advisories does Michigan get?
Every lakeshore flood advisory that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Michigan get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron | 84 | 1 | December 18, 2023 |
| St. Clair | 64 | 0 | December 15, 2022 |
| Sanilac | 60 | 0 | December 15, 2022 |
| Alger | 57 | 19 | December 29, 2025 |
| Keweenaw | 52 | 17 | March 16, 2026 |
| Bay | 48 | 0 | October 25, 2021 |
| Tuscola | 47 | 0 | October 25, 2021 |
| Leelanau | 45 | 0 | March 11, 2021 |
| Houghton | 44 | 12 | March 16, 2026 |
| Southern Schoolcraft | 44 | 7 | March 13, 2026 |
| Luce | 43 | 11 | March 16, 2026 |
| Benzie | 41 | 0 | March 11, 2021 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a lakeshore flood advisory?
A lakeshore flood advisory covers minor flooding along a Great Lakes shore, such as water over low shore roads and beaches. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.