Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Grayling, MI ∙ Kewadin, MI ∙ Alden, MI ∙ Lake Charlevoix, MI ∙ Lakes of the North, MI ∙ Oak Grove, MI ∙ Central Lake, MI ∙ Horton Bay, MI ∙ Gaylord 9Ssw, MI ∙ Norwood, MI

Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 1023 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, and Otsego. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1022 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - 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. && LAT...LON 4522 8541 4529 8537 4538 8522 4537 8509 4530 8496 4529 8473 4520 8473 4520 8437 4451 8437 4451 8485 4486 8485 4486 8529 4485 8533 4482 8532 4483 8537 4489 8538 4489 8542 4510 8539

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