Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
417 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 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-
417 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS 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.
* 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 414 AM EDT, flooding continues across the warned area,
which encompasses a large portion of Emmet and Cheboygan
counties.
- A quarter to half inch of new rainfall is expected this
afternoon, especially for areas south of M-68.
- 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.
&&
LAT...LON 4535 8490 4537 8488 4540 8491 4543 8491
4543 8494 4549 8497 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
$$
FEF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
414 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
MIC101-165-272145-
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Manistee MI-Wexford MI-
414 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Existing water from heavy rainfall last week is routing
through the streams, rivers, and lakes. Water is gradually
receding, but is still flooding low lying areas, creeks, streams,
and rivers.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following
counties, Manistee and Wexford.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of slow
moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 411 AM EDT, flooding continues across the warned area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
&&
LAT...LON 4426 8636 4429 8635 4430 8617 4433 8601
4444 8579 4435 8572 4421 8583 4418 8592
4420 8637 4422 8636 4425 8635 4426 8634
$$
FEF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
905 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Thursday afternoon at noon EDT.
&&
MIC165-231600-
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905 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins around the Wilderness
Canoe livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37
bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually lower over the
next several days, remaining in minor flood stage through
Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561
$$
HAD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1108 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...Wisconsin...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Iron and
Dickinson Counties.
Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, McAllister...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 215 AM CDT.
&&
MIC043-071-WIC037-250715-
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/FLOW3.2.RS.260413T1947Z.260420T2145Z.260428T1800Z.NO/
1108 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding is confined to lowland and wooded
land.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 9.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet
early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4596 8820 4592 8806 4576 8806 4584 8821
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1108 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...Wisconsin...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Iron and
Dickinson Counties.
Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, McAllister...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 215 AM CDT.
&&
MIC109-WIC075-250715-
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1108 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water approaches River Drive and Shore
Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan. Water
approaches South Park Road east of Porterfield.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet
early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4535 8763 4519 8771 4510 8759 4508 8760
4516 8783 4535 8769
$$
KLJ
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron
County.
Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and
Marquette Counties.
Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100
PM CDT/.
&&
MIC043-103-241800-
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1115 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the
river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards
of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles
northwest of M-95
At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson
bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood
Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6
inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest
of M-95
At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County
Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson
Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters
At 13.0 feet, Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic
near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded.
Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg
road are flooded
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 PM CDT Thursday /11:10 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage
was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:10 PM CDT Thursday /11:10 PM EDT Thursday/ was
11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.1 feet on 04/20/2002.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Michigamme River
Witch Lake 9.0 11.0 Thu 11 pm ED 11.5 12.1 12.8
&&
LAT...LON 4631 8803 4631 8791 4623 8796 4615 8812
4623 8812 4627 8804
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron
County.
Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and
Marquette Counties.
Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100
PM CDT/.
&&
MIC103-241800-
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1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.7 feet, Water begins to impact the yards of homes
near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
At 10.0 feet, Portions of County Roads 601...LE and LG experience
significant flooding
At 12.8 feet, Water reaches the level from April of 2002
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM EDT Thursday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.8 feet on 04/18/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Michigamme River
Republic 9.0 10.5 Thu 7 am EDT 10.6 11.1 11.8
&&
LAT...LON 4631 8803 4638 8805 4640 8793 4631 8791
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