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River Flood Warning 4, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 2, 2026Wexford County, Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this river flood warning at Apr 2, 2026, 10:49 AM EDT for Wexford County, Michigan. It took effect at Apr 3, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 2, 2026, 10:49 AM EDT (14:49 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 3, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT
Expired: Apr 9, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT
In force: 7 days
Issued by: NWS Gaylord, MI
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:52 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 Manistee River near Sherman (SHRM4). The gauge peaked at 16.14 ft at Apr 5, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT.

Action stage: 14 ft
Minor stage: 15 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 17 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04124000, 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.

008 
WGUS43 KAPX 021449
FLWAPX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1049 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...The National Weather Service in Gaylord MI has issued a Flood 
Warning 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...

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 by Friday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-031500-
/O.NEW.KAPX.FL.W.0004.260403T0400Z-260407T0600Z/
/SHRM4.1.ER.260403T0400Z.260404T1200Z.260407T0000Z.NR/
1049 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of 
  record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Tuesday morning.

* 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 10:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 15.9 feet Saturday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening.
  - 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


$$

JRK

14 follow-up statements

249 
WGUS83 KAPX 030118
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
918 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 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...

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 by later Friday morning.Friday 
morning at 930 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-031330-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.260403T0400Z-260407T0600Z/
/SHRM4.1.ER.260403T0343Z.260404T1200Z.260407T1800Z.NR/
918 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* 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 14.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening to a crest of 15.9 feet Saturday morning.
    It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
  - 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


$$

MSB

570 
WGUS83 KAPX 031234
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
834 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

  Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  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.

Saturday morning at 845 AM EDT.

&&

MIC011-041245-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260405T1200Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.260402T2158Z.260404T0000Z.260405T0712Z.NO/
834 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...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 6.0 feet, High water impacts the canoe livery at 
  River View Campground.
  At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact the campground at White's 
  Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 AM EDT Friday was 7.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.3 feet on 03/15/1946.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
      4404 8379 4399 8381


$$

MIC165-041245-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260408T0000Z/
/SHRM4.1.ER.260403T0220Z.260404T1200Z.260407T1800Z.NR/
834 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins around the Wilderness 
  Canoe livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 
  bridge.
  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 Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM EDT Friday was 15.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Tuesday afternoon.
  - 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


$$

JLD

037 
WGUS83 KAPX 031718
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
118 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.

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

  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 as needed.Saturday afternoon at 
400 PM EDT.

&&

MIC011-042000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260405T1930Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.260402T2158Z.260404T0000Z.260405T1330Z.NO/
118 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water impacts the canoe livery at 
  River View Campground.
  At 9.0 feet, High water begins to impact the campground at White's 
  Canoe Livery at Melita Road bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:30 PM EDT Friday was 7.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    Sunday morning.
  - 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


$$

MIC165-042000-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260407T1800Z/
/SHRM4.1.ER.260403T0220Z.260404T1800Z.260407T1200Z.NR/
118 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...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 15.0 feet, Flooding impacts the Wilderness Canoe 
  livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge.
  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 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:45 PM EDT Friday was 15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage Tuesday morning.
  - 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


$$

JLD

953 
WGUS43 KAPX 040054
FLWAPX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
854 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Michigan...

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Moderate 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.

The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at noon EDT.

&&

MIC165-041600-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260407T1800Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260404T2137Z.260407T1200Z.NR/
854 PM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* 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 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
    feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning.
  - 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


$$

JPB

000 
WGUS83 KAPX 041047
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
647 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Moderate 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 evening at 700 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-042300-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260408T0600Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260404T1800Z.260408T0000Z.NR/
647 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* 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 6:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:15 AM EDT Saturday was 16.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Tuesday evening.
  - 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


$$

JZ

013 
WGUS83 KAPX 041553
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1153 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

...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.
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 as needed.Sunday afternoon at noon 
EDT.

&&

MIC165-051600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260408T1200Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260405T0000Z.260408T0600Z.NR/
1153 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* 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 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Wednesday morning.
  - 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


$$

MIC011-051600-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260406T1600Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.260402T2158Z.260403T1800Z.260406T1000Z.NO/
1153 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at 
  River View Campground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 7.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday morning and continue falling to 3.9 feet Saturday,
    April 11.
  - 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


$$

JLD

137 
WGUS83 KAPX 050306
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1106 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

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 Sunday afternoon at noon EDT.

&&

MIC165-051600-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260404T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1106 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is not expected 
  to reach the flood of record.

* 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 10:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 PM EDT Saturday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady around 16.0
    feet through Sunday before starting a slow fall.
  - 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


$$

JPB

562 
WGUS83 KAPX 051551
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1151 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

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 afternoon at 415 PM EDT.

&&

MIC011-062015-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.260402T2158Z.260403T1800Z.260406T1600Z.NO/
1151 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, High water begins to impact canoe livery at 
  River View Campground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM EDT Sunday was 7.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday afternoon and continue falling to 3.8 feet Sunday,
    April 12.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.0 feet on 03/29/1993.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4406 8391 4406 8407 4416 8407 4411 8397
      4404 8379 4399 8381


$$

MIC165-062015-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260404T1745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1151 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is not expected 
  to reach the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding impacts the Wilderness Canoe 
  livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge.
  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 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM EDT Sunday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall towards 15 ft
    early to mid next week.
  - 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


$$

JLD

910 
WGUS83 KAPX 061739
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
139 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

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.

late tonight at 145 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-070545-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260406T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
139 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. Levels are expected to 
  lower below moderate flood stage to minor flood stage later this 
  afternoon/evening.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding impacts the Wilderness Canoe 
  livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge.
  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 1:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:00 PM EDT Monday was 16.2 feet.
  - Forecast...Levels are expected to lower below moderate flood
    stage to minor flood stage later this afternoon/evening and
    continue to stay in minor flood stage through at least
    Tuesday.
  - 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


$$

Cornish

002 
WGUS83 KAPX 070136
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
936 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 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 
occurring and 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 at 945 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-071345-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260406T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
936 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 9:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 PM EDT Monday was 16.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue rising to 15.1 feet Monday,
    April 13.
  - 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


$$

MSB

322 
WGUS83 KAPX 071218
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
818 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

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 as needed or by Wednesday 
afternoon at 230 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-081830-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260403T0220Z.260406T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flooding impacts the Wilderness Canoe 
  livery along left bank of river just downstream of M-37 bridge.
  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 7:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 16.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river level is expected to slowly drift
    towards 15 ft through mid week, remaining right around minor
    flood stage.
  - 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


$$

JLD

237 
WGUS83 KAPX 081346
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
946 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

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 as needed or by Thursday 
afternoonThursday afternoon at 115 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-091715-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.1.ER.260403T0220Z.260406T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
946 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 15.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river level is forecast to slowly drift
    towards 15 ft through mid week, remaining right around minor
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.3 feet on 04/15/2001.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561


$$

MJG

425 
WGUS83 KAPX 091427
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1027 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

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 as needed or by Friday afternoon 
at 100 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-101700-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.1.RS.260403T0220Z.260406T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1027 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 15.3
    feet early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.3 feet on 04/15/2001.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561


$$

355 
WGUS83 KAPX 091955
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
355 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Michigan...

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

MIC165-092100-
/O.CAN.KAPX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.1.RS.260403T0220Z.260406T0330Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
355 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Manistee River near Sherman.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...Minor flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river may rise
    back to near flood stage early Monday afternoon. Additional
    rises are possible thereafter.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4437 8573 4443 8577 4447 8564 4442 8561


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 2, 10:50 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	APX	Arenac	4 days
Apr 2, 2:48 PM EDT	Ice Storm Warning	APX	Alpena, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency and 2 more	8 hr

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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.