Flash Flood Warning Issued for Arenac County, Michigan
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for central Arenac County in Michigan until midnight EDT on April 17, with life-threatening flooding reported along the Rifle River downstream of Omer.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Arenac County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gaylord MI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Arenac County, Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Gaylord, MI, has issued a Flash Flood Warning. This alert is for an imminent threat and is classified under the NWS alert type code FFW.
Affected Areas
The warning affects central Arenac County in northern Michigan, specifically including Omer and areas along the Rifle River downstream of the bridge at US-23 in Omer.
What You Should Do
If you are in low lying areas, move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by local emergency officials. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways, and call 911 if you need assistance. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Life-threatening flash flooding is occurring due to rapid water rises along the Rifle River, resulting from debris removal downstream of Omer. The hazard involves considerable flash flood damage threat.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 1:53 PM EDT on April 16, 2026, and will expire at 12:00 AM EDT on April 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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