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Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1045 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-140245- 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- 1045 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Tonight. There is a chance of thunderstorms through tonight. Severe weather is not anticipated at this time, but any storms may produce downpours. Heavy rainfall may exacerbate high flows on area watersheds. Localized flooding along inland lakeshores, riverbanks, and other low-lying areas is possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. There is a chance of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall at times Monday evening through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms are possible, with primary hazards being large hail and gusty winds. Heavy rainfall may exacerbate high flows on area watersheds. Localized flooding along inland lakeshores, riverbanks, and other low-lying areas is possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. $$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
229 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026
.High water volumes have been reported across much of the Cheboygan
River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels
affecting the Cheboygan River UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam.
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Cheboygan MI-Emmet MI-
229 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT SUNDAY APRIL
19TH...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Areas in Emmet and Cheboygan counties within the Cheboygan
River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple
River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River,
Mullet Lake, and the Sturgeon River.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday April 19th, or when water levels
recede.
* IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring. Roads and structures near lakes
and rivers will continue to see water rises due to recent rainfall
and snowmelt. Additional rainfall is anticipated through the
remainder of the week, which can lead to further water rises
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 224 AM EDT, flooding and areas of high water remain across
the basin.
- Some locations that may experience flooding issues include...
Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine,
Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake,
Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner,
Afton, Oden, Alverno, Levering.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be
prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and
potentially longer. Ice on area lakes will slow the flow of water
and may prolong the timeframe of this event.
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 4549 8505 4558 8509 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
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HAD
Flood Watch National Weather Service Gaylord MI 903 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026 .Periods of rain will confine to areas south of a Frankfort to Alpena line tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper late tonight into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095-096-099-131100- /O.CON.KAPX.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260415T1200Z/ /00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ 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-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Mio, Brimley, Charlevoix, Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, Kinross, West Branch, Traverse City, Cheboygan, Grayling, Sugar Island, Standish, St. Ignace, Harrisville, Atlanta, Lake City, Paradise, Drummond Island, Kalkaska, Alpena, Petoskey, Rogers City, Trout Lake, Naubinway, Epoufette, Goetzville, Les Cheneaux Islands, Houghton Lake, Northport, Tawas City, Mancelona, Cadillac, Engadine, Manistee, Gaylord, Gladwin, Detour Village, Brevort, and Frankfort 903 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * 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, Antrim, 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 Wednesday morning. * 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. && $$ HAD
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