Flood Warning Issued for Mason County, Michigan
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NOAA issued it on April 14, 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 Mason County, Michigan, due to excessive rainfall causing flooding in low-lying areas until 8:15 AM EDT on April 14, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Michigan
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids 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 West Central Michigan.
Alert Details
The Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI. It is effective from 2:08 AM EDT on April 14, 2026, until 8:15 AM EDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Mason County in west central Michigan, including specific locations such as Ludington, Scottville, Fountain, Free Soil, Hamlin Lake, Ludington SP, Custer, and Walhalla.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches have been observed, with additional rainfall of up to 1 inch possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2:08 AM EDT on April 14, 2026, and will expire at 8:15 AM EDT on April 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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