Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:41PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 8:41pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This is the flood of record.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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.
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 Thursday morning.Thursday morning
at 1145 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Wexford, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: