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River Flood Warning 3, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this river flood warning at Mar 30, 2025, 7:50 PM EDT for Arenac County, Michigan. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2025, 7:50 PM EDT (23:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 4, 2025, 9:13 AM EDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Arenac County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 112 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Rifle River near Sterling (STRM4). The gauge peaked at 9.05 ft at Mar 31, 2025, 11:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 5 ft
- Minor stage
- 6 ft
- Moderate stage
- 11 ft
- Major stage
- 13 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04142000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
334
WGUS43 KAPX 302350
FLWAPX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
750 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning, sooner if
needed.Monday morning at 800 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-311200-
/O.NEW.KAPX.FL.W.0003.250330T2350Z-250402T0712Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0000Z.250402T0112Z.NO/
750 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at
River View Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EDT Sunday was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.9
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.9 feet on 03/30/1997.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
JZ13 follow-up statements
927
WGUS83 KAPX 310254
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1054 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning.Monday morning at
1100 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-311500-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250402T0336Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250331T1800Z.250401T2136Z.NO/
1054 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 PM EDT Sunday was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.7 feet on 03/21/1938.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
JZ237
WGUS83 KAPX 311338
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
938 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning.this evening at
945 PM EDT.
&&
MIC011-010145-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250402T0336Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250331T1230Z.250401T2136Z.NO/
938 AM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM EDT Monday was 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.4 feet Monday,
April 07.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.9 feet on 04/01/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MSB918
WGUS83 KAPX 311759
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
159 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-010600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250402T0600Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0000Z.250402T0000Z.NO/
159 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:30 PM EDT Monday was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.8
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.8 feet on 03/18/1942.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MSB375
WGUS83 KAPX 311948
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
348 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-010800-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250402T1434Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0000Z.250402T0834Z.NO/
348 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM EDT Monday was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 9.0 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning to
4.7 feet early Thursday morning. It will rise to 5.3 feet
Friday morning. It will then fall again and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.0 feet on 03/14/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MSB790
WGUS83 KAPX 312352
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
752 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning or as
needed.Tuesday morning at 800 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-011200-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250405T0730Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0600Z.250405T0130Z.NO/
752 PM EDT Mon Mar 31 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EDT Monday was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will crest around 9.2 feet tonight. The
river will fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon
to 5.2 feet early Thursday morning. It will then rise above
flood stage Thursday afternoon to 6.7 feet Friday morning. It
will fall below flood stage again late Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.2 feet on 04/06/1947.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
JZ438
WGUS83 KAPX 011417
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1017 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM EDT.
&&
MIC011-020230-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250406T1000Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250406T0400Z.NO/
1017 AM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning to 5.2 feet Thursday morning. It will then
rise above flood stage late Thursday evening to 8.1 feet
Friday evening. It will fall below flood stage again early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.5 feet on 03/14/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
PBB458
WGUS83 KAPX 020001
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
801 PM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning, or as
needed.Wednesday morning at 815 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-021215-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250406T0712Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250406T0112Z.NO/
801 PM EDT Tue Apr 1 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to 5.3 feet early Thursday morning. It
will then rise above flood stage early Thursday afternoon to
8.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will fall below flood
stage again late Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.8 feet on 03/18/1942.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
JZ266
WGUS83 KAPX 021519
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1119 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EDT.
&&
MIC011-030330-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250406T0112Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250405T1912Z.NO/
1119 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact campground at
White's Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this
afternoon to 5.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will
then rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 8.1
feet early Friday afternoon. It will fall below flood stage
again Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.0 feet on 03/31/1988.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MSB219
WGUS83 KAPX 030003
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
803 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 815 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-031215-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250405T1500Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250405T0824Z.NO/
803 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at
River View Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 7.2 feet Friday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.2 feet on 12/13/1965.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MIC165-031215-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.250330T1715Z.250403T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
803 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 7:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.4 feet on 06/14/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561
$$
JLD303
WGUS83 KAPX 031221
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
821 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM EDT.
&&
MIC011-040030-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250405T1330Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250405T0730Z.NO/
821 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at
River View Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 6.3 feet early
tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.4 feet on 06/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MIC165-040030-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250410T0600Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.250330T1715Z.250403T0115Z.250410T0000Z.NR/
821 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 10...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until Thursday, April 10.
* 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 8:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM EDT Thursday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening and continue falling to 14.9 feet Thursday,
April 10.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.0 feet on 03/18/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561
$$
NSC021
WGUS83 KAPX 031849
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
249 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-040700-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250405T1330Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250405T0730Z.NO/
249 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at
River View Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 6.3 feet early
tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.4 feet on 06/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MIC165-040700-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250410T0600Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.250330T1715Z.250403T0115Z.250410T0000Z.NR/
249 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 10...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until Thursday, April 10.
* 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 2:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 PM EDT Thursday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening and continue falling to 14.9 feet Thursday,
April 10.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.0 feet on 03/18/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561
$$
NSC596
WGUS83 KAPX 040108
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
908 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 915 AM EDT.
&&
MIC165-041315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250409T1800Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.250330T1715Z.250403T0115Z.250409T1200Z.NR/
908 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flooding of property and homes adjacent to
right bank of river along Ojibway Drive, Ottawa Drive, and
Chippewa Drive 1 mile north of Sherman. Flooding of N11 Road
between W14 Road and W16 Road 1 mile northwest of Mesick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Thursday was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling to 14.8 feet Thursday,
April 10.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.7 feet on 03/29/1976.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561
$$
MIC011-041315-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250405T1330Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250405T0730Z.NO/
908 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at
River View Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 6.3 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.4 feet on 06/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MLR882
WGUS83 KAPX 041313
FLSAPX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
913 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1015 AM EDT.
&&
MIC011-041415-
/O.CAN.KAPX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250404T1313Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.250330T2307Z.250401T0315Z.250402T1522Z.NO/
913 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Rifle River near Sterling.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.4
feet this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
4404 8379 4399 8381
$$
MIC165-050115-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250408T1800Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.250330T1715Z.250403T0115Z.250408T1200Z.NR/
913 AM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* 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 8:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM EDT Friday was 16.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 14.5 feet Friday,
April 11.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 03/29/1989.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561
$$
NSCWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 30, 6:51 PM EDT, 59 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- More slop tonight with a return of dry weather on Monday (thank goodness).
- Overnight lows in the high single digits/teens spread across the region Monday night. Could pose a threat to ongoing power outages across Northern Michigan.
- Another low pressure system tracks across the Great lakes region this Wednesday through Thursday morning. Temperatures remain cool enough to continue mixed precipitation across the region.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 30, 6:51 PM EDT, 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
651 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- More slop tonight with a return of dry weather on Monday (thank
goodness).
- Overnight lows in the high single digits/teens spread across
the region Monday night. Could pose a threat to ongoing power
outages across Northern Michigan.
- Another low pressure system tracks across the Great lakes
region this Wednesday through Thursday morning. Temperatures
remain cool enough to continue mixed precipitation across the
region.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 651 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
This is a pretty ominous place to be sitting, with a well-
organized squall line with a history of severe wx upstream and
approaching. The surface warm front is to our south though,
never making it as far as Alma or MBS. Temps and dew points are
in the low-mid 60s in the warm sector, but drop off to the low-mid
40s or cooler north of the warm front. These storms should not
enjoy encountering this airmass one little bit. But it wouldn't
take that much momentum to allow a substantial gust front into
southern parts of this forecast area, Gladwin/Arenac Cos
especially. It has been surprisingly easy to get stronger winds
to the surface in a highly stable low-level airmass over the
last couple days. Late Friday evening in nw lower MI was an
obvious example. But even the cell that tracked across ne lower
MI earlier this afternoon produced a 27kt gust at OSC.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
Pattern Synopsis/Forecast:
Sharp shortwave trough and attendant surface low now making steady
northeast progress across southern Wisconsin early this afternoon.
Widespread deformation driven precipitation falling to the northwest
of this wave...especially targeting northern Wisconsin into western
upper Michigan. Elevated warm nose out of this system resulting in a
mixed bag of precipitation across eastern upper Michigan. While
primary warm front remains across lower Michigan, enough warming
through the low level has resulted in precipitation gradually
transitioning to rain across northern lower Michigan as temperatures
near and exceed freezing. Unfortunately, still dealing with
lingering effects from what can only be described as a historic ice
storm across sections of northern lower Michigan with falling ice
and trees only complicating the cleanup process.
Low pressure will continue to steadily move northeast, cutting
across our area later this afternoon and evening...finally exiting
stage right later tonight and Monday morning.
Primary Forecast Concerns:
Addressing lingering effects from this now multi-day winter weather
event.
Details:
Scattered to numerous showers expected to continue into this evening
as low pressure pivots up across the area. Still looking at a mixed
bag of precipitation types across eastern upper Michigan, with
freezing rain and perhaps sleet initially being the primary
precipitation type. Sharp temperature gradient expected across
northern lower Michigan as low tracks east along vicinity of M-72
corridor. Expect temperatures to jump into the 40s and 50s south of
the low passage, with reading stuck into the 30s to the north. Still
appears surface temperatures will remain warm enough to prevent any
more freezing rain concerns south of the big bridge. May also see a
few thunderstorms in this "warm" sector, but appears primary severe
threat will remain off to our south. Deformation axis expected to
pivot across eastern upper Michigan tonight, decaying some as it
eventually pivots southeast into northern lower Michigan late
tonight and early Monday morning. Transition to snow will occur as
this deformation slides southeast within increasing cold air
advection regime. Likely to see a few inches of snow by morning
across eastern upper Michigan, with mostly inch or less amounts to
the south.
Any lingering snow will end quickly early Monday morning.
Unfortunately, that drying will be ushered in by cold and
occasionally gusty northwest winds, likely having significant
impacts on what will still likely be ice covered trees and those
without power. Looking at highs only topping out in the 20s and 30s,
with wind chill readings several degrees colder yet.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 307 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
Pattern Synopsis:
Midlevel longwave troughing spanned across the entirety of North
America. Surface high pressure originating from Hudson Bay begins to
build across the Great Lakes region at the start of the forecast
period. NOrtheasterly flow and cold air drainage from the north will
lead to overnight lows in the single digits/upper teens across
northern lower and eastern upper. Normally this isn't too much of a
concern for northern Michigan in early April, but the potential of
ongoing widespread power outages could lead to the interiors of
homes freezing or even experiencing bursted pipes.
Weather on the other hand remains quiet for the majority of the long
term period besides this Wednesday through Thursday morning as a
midlevel trough returns another round of mixed precipitation.
Guidance continues to push a half inch or less, but any sleet, snow,
or even light amounts of freezing rain could result in continued
poor roadway conditions that will only prolong the clean up process
of this historic icing event. Zonal midlevel flow and a lack of
moisture will keep conditions quiet and temps near climatological
average through the second half of the week.
Primary Forecast Concerns:
Subsidence building behind the departing low will result in
dissipating cloud cover and cold air drainage from the northeast
Monday night. Overnight diurnal cooling processes will result in a
chilly Monday night. High-rez guidance is hinting at the interior
areas of northern lower and eastern upper to see lows drop into the
single digits and teens. Normally, this isn't a concern, but such
cold temperatures will be affecting areas that have just been
impacted by a historical ice storm. Any homes that have not yet to
have power restored will be susceptible to temperatures below
freezing internally, or even pipes busting. Tuesday remains quiet to
continue the clean up process with highs near freezing, further
damage could occur if homes do not have a source of heat for days.
Only active weather in term of precipitation during the long term
will be this Wednesday midlevel shortwave troughing tracks across
the region. Surface low pressure develops lee of the Rockies and
returns another round of warm air advection driven snow showers,
sleet, rain showers and thunderstorms to the region. Most of
northern lower remain on the warm side of the system, indicating a
quick round of snow in the morning hours of Wednesday, followed by
sleet as a weak warm nose pushes into the low levels of the
atmosphere, finally ending precipitation as liquid rainfall. A low
level inversion combined with moderate mid level lapse rates will
create some embedded thunderstorms across the CWA. SPC has put the
southern parts of the CWA in a 15% severe outlook, but best
conditions likely remain across Indiana/Illinois.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 120 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
Mostly IFR conditions expected through tonight as low clouds and
showers spread across the area. Still expecting a wintry mix of
precipitation at KCIU...some of which could result in
significant icing. Rain will transition to a light wintry mix
then snow across northern lower from west to east tonight, but
with minimal accumulations expected. Gradual improvement
expected across the taf location on Monday. East/northeast winds
become gusty out of the northwest later tonight into Monday.
&&
.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Ice Storm Warning until 11 PM EDT this evening for MIZ016>018-
022>024-028>030-097>099.
Winter Weather Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for
MIZ021.
Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM EDT Monday for MIZ086>088-095-
096.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Monday for LHZ345>349.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Monday for LMZ323-341-342-
344>346.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Monday for LSZ321-322.
&&
UPDATE...JZ
SHORT TERM...MSB
LONG TERM...SJC
AVIATION...MSBHazardous weather outlook, Mar 30, 3:16 PM EDT, 4 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Gaylord MI 316 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025 MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-311930- Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency- Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona- Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac- Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa- Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac- Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- 316 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and Northern Lower Michigan. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. Light icing will continue into this evening across sections of northern lower Michigan...with significant amounts of mixed precipitation through tonight across eastern upper Michigan. Hazardous travel is likely, and infrastructural impacts will expected. Please see the latest winter weather headlines for additional details. There is a chance for isolated severe storms along and south of M-55 the remainder of this afternoon and evening. Large hail and gusty winds are the primary severe weather threat. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Cold temperatures Monday night may lead to complications for those enduring longer duration power outages from the ongoing freezing rain event. Another round of wintry mix is possible later Tuesday night into Wednesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... All spotters are encouraged to report icing amounts and snowfall accumulations to the National Weather Service. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord. LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-311930- Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel- 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island- Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI- Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge- Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI- Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI- Manistee to Point Betsie MI- Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI- St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay- 316 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025 This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Through tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated. For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Mar 30, 4:56 PM EDT, 2 hours 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
456 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0426 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Mackinac Island 45.85N 84.63W
03/30/2025 M40 MPH LHZ345 MI AWOS
AWOS station KMCD Mackinac Island.
&&
JZLocal storm report, Mar 30, 5:37 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
537 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0530 PM Freezing Rain 3 S Lewiston 44.83N 84.31W
03/30/2025 E0.75 Inch Oscoda MI Public
Photos of icing and ice damage south of
Lewiston in Oscoda county...tree on
powerlines on the side of a main blacktop
road. Estimated at least 0.75 inch of ice
accumulation.
&&
FEFLocal storm report, Mar 30, 5:38 PM EDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
538 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0530 PM Freezing Rain 3 S Lewiston 44.83N 84.31W
03/30/2025 E0.75 Inch Oscoda MI Public
Photos of icing and ice damage south of
Lewiston in Oscoda county...tree on
powerlines on the side of a main blacktop
road. Estimated at least 0.75 inch of ice
accumulation.
0430 PM Freezing Rain 5 SSE Spruce 44.78N 83.42W
03/30/2025 E0.50 Inch Alcona MI Public
Reports of multiple trees down from
significant ice accumulations.
0411 PM Freezing Rain Elmira 45.06N 84.86W
03/30/2025 M1.50 Inch Otsego MI Public
Report on Facebook sent in by public.
Picture displayed tree sapling coated in
heavy ice. Person gave a radial measurement
of 1.5 inches.
0358 PM Freezing Rain 1 SSW Curran 44.70N 83.81W
03/30/2025 M0.63 Inch Alcona MI Amateur Radio
HAM Radio operator sent in a report of
widespread tree damage across Curran/Alcona
County area. Measurements of 5/8 inches were
recorded.
0351 PM Freezing Rain 1 SSW Darragh 44.76N 85.05W
03/30/2025 M0.25 Inch Kalkaska MI NWS Employee
NWS Employee measured a quarter inch of ice
accumulations at her house. Reports indicate
power outages across parts of the county.
0200 PM Freezing Rain 4 S P H Hoeft State Par 45.40N 83.91W
03/30/2025 E0.75 Inch Presque Isle MI Public
Report and photos from social media of ice
accumulations of at least 0.75in. in Moltke
Twp west of Rogers City. Mentions
significant damage to trees around the
county.
0146 PM Freezing Rain 3 NW Boyne City 45.21N 85.00W
03/30/2025 M0.45 Inch Charlevoix MI Public
1139 AM Freezing Rain Mackinac Island 45.85N 84.62W
03/30/2025 E0.25 Inch Mackinac MI Public
Reports on Facebook show significant ice
accumulations of around a quarter inch for
the Mackinac Island/Mackinac County area.
Reports show numerous power outages across
the area.
1136 AM Freezing Rain Charlevoix 45.33N 85.25W
03/30/2025 E0.30 Inch Charlevoix MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Charlevoix/Charlevoix
County area. Accumulations around a third
inch along with much of the county without
power.
1129 AM Freezing Rain 1 ENE Mancelona 44.91N 85.04W
03/30/2025 E0.25 Inch Antrim MI Public
Reports on Facebook of icing across the
Mancelona/Antrim County area. Accumulations
around a quarter inch. Reports show numerous
power outages across the area.
1126 AM Freezing Rain Petoskey 45.37N 84.95W
03/30/2025 E0.25 Inch Emmet MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Petoskey/Emmet County area.
Accumulations around a quarter inch of ice.
Trees and power lines have lead to the
majority of the county without power.
1122 AM Freezing Rain 1 W Rogers City 45.42N 83.82W
03/30/2025 E0.25 Inch Presque Isle MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Rodgers/Presque Isle County
area. Accumulations around a quarter to
third inch of ice. Majority of the county
remains without power.
1120 AM Freezing Rain Wolverine 45.27N 84.60W
03/30/2025 E0.50 Inch Cheboygan MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Wolverine/Cheboygan County
area. Accumulations range form a third to
half inch (or more) along with the majority
of the region without power.
1108 AM Freezing Rain 1 E Atlanta 45.00N 84.14W
03/30/2025 E0.50 Inch Montmorency MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Atlanta/Oscoda County area.
Accumulations around a half inch along with
the majority of the region without power.
1107 AM Freezing Rain 1 WSW Alpena 45.06N 83.46W
03/30/2025 E0.25 Inch Alpena MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Alpena/Alpena County area.
Accumulations around a quarter inch along
with the majority of the region without
power.
1100 AM Freezing Rain 1 SE Mio 44.66N 84.12W
03/30/2025 E0.25 Inch Oscoda MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Mio/Oscoda County area.
Accumulations around a quarter to third inch
along with the majority of the region
without power.
1057 AM Freezing Rain Grayling 44.66N 84.70W
03/30/2025 E0.50 Inch Crawford MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Grayling/Crawford County
area. Accumulations around a half inch along
with the majority of the region without
power.
1056 AM Freezing Rain Gaylord 45.03N 84.68W
03/30/2025 E0.75 Inch Otsego MI Public
Numerous reports on Facebook of significant
icing across the Gaylord/Otsego County area.
Accumulations on trees and power lines range
from half to nearly an inch on surfaces.
&&
FEFSpecial weather statement, Mar 30, 6:30 PM EDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
630 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
MIZ020-021-025>027-031>034-302315-
Leelanau MI-Manistee MI-Grand Traverse MI-Roscommon MI-Kalkaska MI-
Antrim MI-Benzie MI-Missaukee MI-Wexford MI-
630 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL LOWER
MICHIGAN THIS EVENING...
At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms, a few of
which were strong, along a line extending from Glen Arbor to near
Stanton. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Torch Lake, Buckley, Northport, Meauwataka, Smithville, Lake
Leelanau, Cedar, Grawn, Boon, Omena, Bendon, Lake Ann, Fouch, Fife
Lake, Moddersville, Barker Creek, Suttons Bay, Rapid City, and
Alden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4519 8603 4498 8584 4521 8565 4535 8586
4542 8579 4523 8559 4524 8556 4547 8572
4520 8548 4501 8555 4501 8543 4502 8542
4558 8560 4416 8473 4417 8574 4477 8615
4499 8596 4502 8595 4499 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 209DEG 41KT 4489 8598 4331 8513
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
JZSpecial weather statement, Mar 30, 6:41 PM EDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
641 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
MIZ041-302330-
Gladwin MI-
641 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT GLADWIN COUNTY THROUGH 730 PM
EDT...
At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Alma, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wooden Shoe Village, Skeels, Rhodes, Winegars, Beaverton, and
Gladwin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4411 8460 4395 8416 4383 8416 4383 8436
4381 8437 4381 8460
TIME...MOT...LOC 2241Z 209DEG 41KT 4343 8481
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
JZSpecial weather statement, Mar 30, 7:01 PM EDT, 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
701 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
MIZ042-302345-
Arenac MI-
701 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ARENAC COUNTY THROUGH 745 PM
EDT...
At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sanford, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Maple Ridge, Sterling, Au Gres, Twining, Omer, Standish, and Alger.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 4400 8405 4400 8417 4416 8417 4416 8396
4406 8361 4405 8365 4400 8371 4400 8374
4399 8374 4398 8377 4399 8383 4400 8383
4391 8391 4391 8404
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 209DEG 53KT 4366 8447
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
JZThe office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 9:05 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | APX | Wexford | 7 days |
| Mar 30, 11:06 AM EDT | Winter Weather Advisory | APX | Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford and 6 more | 21 hr |
| Mar 30, 2:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | APX | Ogemaw | 42 min |
| Mar 30, 3:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | APX | Alcona, Iosco | 52 min |
| Mar 30, 6:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | APX | Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Wexford | 45 min |
| Mar 30, 6:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | APX | Gladwin | 49 min |
| Mar 30, 7:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | APX | Arenac | 44 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.