Flood Warning Issued for Oscoda and Grand Traverse Counties in 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 Oscoda and Grand Traverse Counties in Michigan, with major flooding forecast on the Au Sable River and moderate flooding on the Boardman River until April 19.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Michigan
- Issued
- April 14, 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 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Oscoda County and Grand Traverse County in Michigan, specifically the Au Sable River near Red Oak and the Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown Bridge Rd.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not attempt to cross water-covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Be especially cautious at night and move to higher ground if rising water is a threat.
Expected Conditions
Major flooding is forecast for the Au Sable River near Red Oak, exceeding the flood of record, with the river stage at 8.6 feet and expected to crest at 9.4 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring on the Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown Bridge Rd. Flood stage is 7.0 feet for the Au Sable River.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM EDT, expires on April 15, 2026, at 7:30 AM EDT, and ends on April 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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