Flood Warning Issued for Cheboygan and Emmet Counties in Michigan
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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 Flood Warning is in effect for Cheboygan and Emmet counties in Michigan until April 19, 2026, due to flooding from rain and snowmelt affecting rivers and lakes.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern Michigan.
Flood Warning in Michigan
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Gaylord MI. It is effective from April 12, 2026, at 8:07 PM EDT until April 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Cheboygan and Emmet counties in Michigan, specifically areas in the Cheboygan River basin upstream of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullet Lake, and the Sturgeon River. Locations that may experience flooding include Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine, Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake, Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner, Afton, Oden, and Alverno.
What You Should Do
Be prepared for prolonged flooding impacts in the affected areas. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Avoid affected areas as instructed.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is occurring due to rain and snowmelt, with high water levels affecting roads and structures. Additional rainfall is anticipated through the week, which can lead to further water rises. Ice on area lakes may slow water flow.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 12, 2026, at 8:07 PM EDT and ends on April 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM EDT, or when water levels begin to recede.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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