Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:29PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Au Sable River near Red Oak affecting Oscoda County.
For the Au Sable River...including Red Oak...Moderate flooding is
ongoing and Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This has exceeded the flood of record.
* WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM EDT Monday was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Oscoda, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: