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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
332 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 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.

MIC031-047-300000-
/O.CON.KAPX.FA.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260430T0000Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Cheboygan MI-Emmet MI-
332 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 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 Apr 29, or when water recedes.

* 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 326 AM EDT, flooding continues across the warned area,
    which encompasses a large portion of Emmet and Cheboygan
    counties.
  - Next best chance for rainfall will come Friday into Saturday.
    An additional half-inch of rainfall is likely by Saturday
    morning 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 may be 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
325 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

MIC101-165-272145-
/O.CON.KAPX.FA.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260427T2145Z/
/00000.0.MC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Manistee MI-Wexford MI-
325 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 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 321 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 may be 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-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260428T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260427T1800Z.NR/
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 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-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLKM4.3.SM.260418T0522Z.260427T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
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-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BNGM4.2.SM.000000T0000Z.260427T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
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


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
834 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...

  Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and
  Florence 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 Friday morning by 1145 AM CDT.

&&

MIC043-071-WIC037-241645-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-260501T0600Z/
/FLOW3.2.RS.260413T1947Z.260420T2145Z.260430T1800Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 01...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until Friday, May 01.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages
  along Runbers Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow evening to a crest of 10.0 feet early Sunday morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage Thursday, April 30.
  - 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
834 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...

  Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and
  Florence 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 Friday morning by 1145 AM CDT.

&&

MIC109-WIC075-241645-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MCAW3.3.RS.260413T1456Z.260416T1730Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 17.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feet Thursday,
    April 30.
  - 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


$$

Kieckbusch

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

  Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

  Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

  Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

  Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

  Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

&&

MIC123-241700-
/O.CON.KGRR.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260426T1200Z/
/NEWM4.3.ER.260413T1955Z.260418T1315Z.260426T0600Z.NO/
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Newaygo.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages
  and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the area of
  Sycamore Flats in Ashland Township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM EDT Thursday was 12.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet
    Thursday, April 30.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.8 feet on 04/02/1989.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4336 8594 4335 8593 4337 8585 4341 8578
      4343 8578 4343 8581


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Grand River at Robinson Township affecting Ottawa County.

  Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County.

  Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.

  Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.

  Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County.

  Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

&&

MIC123-241700-
/O.EXT.KGRR.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
/BDGM4.3.ER.260414T0815Z.260418T1730Z.260424T1800Z.NO/
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskegon River at Bridgeton.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins surrounding cottages
  and homes downstream from the City of Newaygo in the areas of
  Leisure Land Subdivision in Bridgeton Township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EDT Thursday was 14.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.2 feet
    Thursday, April 30.
  - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    14.0 feet on 02/05/2019.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4333 8604 4331 8604 4334 8593 4335 8593
      4336 8594


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1041 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
  County.

.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical
levels.

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 Monday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.

&&

MIC103-202000-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260426T0600Z/
/HUMM4.2.RS.260417T1445Z.260419T0100Z.260425T0600Z.NR/
1041 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 26...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, April 26.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood
  At 7.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
  At 8.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
  At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins
  to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 PM EDT Sunday was 8.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage Monday
    afternoon to around 6.0 feet Tuesday through Thursday. It is
    then expected to rise to flood stage again next weekend.
  - Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.3 feet on 04/15/2023.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location                    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Middle Branch Escanaba River
Humboldt                    6.5   6.9   Sun 10 pm ED 6.3   6.0   6.0


&&

LAT...LON 4652 8795 4656 8790 4650 8780 4645 8790


$$

CB

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