Michigan Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 07/19/2026 22:20

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Warning issued July 20 at 1:20AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 10:20pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Emmet, Alpena, Benzie, Manistee, Western Mackinac and Eastern Mackinac Counties, and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
Instruction: 
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Alpena; Benzie; Manistee; Western Mackinac; Eastern Mackinac; Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI