Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 6:51AM EDT until April 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:51am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
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.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast
to continue through Thursday afternoon. This exceeds the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.97 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 18.97 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet this afternoon.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at 1230 PM
EDT.
Area Description:
Wexford, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: