Flash Flood Warning Issued for Manistee County, Michigan

Source: NOAA · Manistee County, Michigan

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 13, 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 has been issued by the National Weather Service for southern Manistee County in northern Michigan due to high flows from Tippy Dam, effective until 9:15 AM EDT on April 13, 2026.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Manistee County, Michigan
Issued
April 13, 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 Manistee County, Michigan.

Flash Flood Warning in Manistee, MI

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Flash Flood Warning. This alert is effective from 9:26 PM EDT on April 12, 2026, until 9:15 AM EDT on April 13, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning affects southern Manistee County in northern Michigan, specifically areas downstream of the Tippy Dam along the Manistee River, including the High Bridge Campground located about 3.5 miles from the dam.

What You Should Do

If you are in low-lying areas below the Tippy Dam, move to higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

Flash flooding is occurring from a dam high flow release, resulting in flooding of areas along the Manistee River immediately downstream of the dam.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 9:26 PM EDT on April 12, 2026, and expires at 9:15 AM EDT on April 13, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for southern Manistee County in northern Michigan due to high flows from Tippy Dam, effective until 9:15 AM EDT on April 13, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Manistee County, Michigan. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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