Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 4:17AM EDT until April 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Historically high water volumes continue across much of the
Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water
levels affecting the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan
Dam.
* WHAT...Historic flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Cheboygan and Emmet.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Historic flooding is occurring following recent heavy
rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers
will continue to see high water levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 414 AM EDT, flooding continues across the warned area,
which encompasses a large portion of Emmet and Cheboygan
counties.
- A quarter to half inch of new rainfall is expected this
afternoon, especially for areas south of M-68.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Area Description:
Cheboygan, MI; Emmet, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: