Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:12AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:12am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:00am
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 is forecast to continue.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast
to continue into Saturday afternoon. At least minor flooding is
expected to continue through the middle of next week.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 19.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feet
Thursday, April 23.
- 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 Friday afternoon at noon EDT.
Area Description:
Wexford, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: