Michigan Flood Warning | Effective 04/14/2026 20:34

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:34PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 8:34pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County. Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County. Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown -Bridge Rd affecting Grand Traverse County. Au Sable River near Red Oak affecting Oscoda County. For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Boardman River...including Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Au Sable River...including Red Oak...Major flooding is forecast. For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This exceeds the flood of record. * WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
Area Description: 
Oscoda, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI