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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1103 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

.Additional rain on top of recent heavy rainfall and snow melt has
lead to flooding across much of northern Michigan. Flows in rivers
will continue to increase and may reach critical levels.

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Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Western
Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac-
Eastern Mackinac-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of Charlevoix, Atlanta, Sugar Island,
Brevort, Naubinway, St. Ignace, Northport, Houghton Lake,
Harrisville, Les Cheneaux Islands, Paradise, Kalkaska, Brimley,
Detour Village, Drummond Island, Goetzville, Manistee, Frankfort,
Cadillac, Engadine, Gaylord, Rogers City, Rudyard, Traverse City,
Mio, Alpena, Gladwin, Lake City, Tawas City, West Branch,
Grayling, Sault Ste. Marie, Trout Lake, Cheboygan, Epoufette,
Standish, Petoskey, and Kinross
1103 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan,
  including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central
  Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa
  and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Alcona, Alpena,
  Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin,
  Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee,
  Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and
  Wexford.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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JLD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Boardman River near Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, River begins to flood right bank of river
  at Ranch Rudolf.
  At 8.0 feet, Water begins to impact Brown Bridge Rd around Ranch
  Rudolf.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.5 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 8.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet Tuesday,
    April 21.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.1 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4463 8533 4456 8542 4465 8565 4476 8564
      4476 8558 4468 8557


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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
423 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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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-
423 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible again this evening and tonight,
primarily across northern lower Michigan. Strongest storms are
expected to stay south of M-72 with the primary hazards being
damaging winds and large hail.

Heavy rainfall potential with these storms would worsen ongoing
flooding across impacted areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

There is a chance of thunderstorms again Wednesday into Thursday
morning. Severe thunderstorms are not expected.

Ongoing flooding is expected to continue across parts of northern
Michigan over the next several days as water levels slowly come
down.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is possible this evening and tonight.
Reports of wind damage, hail, and flooding are always
appreciated.

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

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