Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 7:34pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is
occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of property and homes adjacent to
right bank of river along Ojibway Drive, Ottawa Drive, and
Chippewa Drive 1 mile north of Sherman. Flooding of N11 Road
between W14 Road and W16 Road 1 mile northwest of Mesick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 17.5 feet. This exceeds
the previous record crest of 16.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM EDT Monday was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Flooding is occurring. 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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1045 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Wexford, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: