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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
308 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-231915-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
308 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Localized flooding lingers near rivers, lakes, and poor drainage
areas tonight. Please see the latest flood warnings for more
information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Localized flooding lingers near rivers, lakes, and poor drainage
areas. Water levels will continue to slowly recede through
Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

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Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
520 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

.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.

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Cheboygan MI-Emmet MI-
520 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Apr 29, or when water recedes.

* 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 518 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the
    warned area.
  - Little to no additional rainfall expected through Thursday
    before more rain chances build Friday into Saturday. Slow
    improvement expected as water levels slowly recede.
  - Large portions of Emmet and Cheboygan counties.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 4565 8485 4564 8468 4559 8461 4559 8458
      4563 8459 4564 8457 4560 8437 4553 8425
      4520 8425 4521 8473 4529 8473 4529 8486
      4535 8490 4537 8488 4540 8491 4543 8491
      4543 8494 4549 8497 4549 8505 4558 8509


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HAD

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