Flood Warning Issued for Northern Michigan Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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 several counties in northern Michigan due to flooding from rain and snowmelt, lasting until April 19, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Michigan
- Issued
- April 15, 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.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Gaylord MI. It is effective from April 15, 2026, at 12:24 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following counties in Michigan: Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Stay away from river banks and culverts, as they can become unstable. Report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is occurring due to rain and snowmelt. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last several days, leading to high water levels and potential wash outs near lakes and rivers.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 15, 2026, at 12:24 PM EDT and will continue until April 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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