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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Gaylord, MI

April 12, 2026Wexford County, Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this river flood warning at Apr 12, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT for Wexford County, Michigan. It took effect at Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 13 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 12, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT (16:22 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT
In force
13 days
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Wexford County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 95 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:22 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).

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.

065 
WGUS43 KAPX 121622
FLWAPX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1222 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 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...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.

late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-130430-
/O.NEW.KAPX.FL.W.0007.260412T1800Z-260417T1500Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260412T1800Z.260413T1200Z.260417T0900Z.NR/
1222 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until late Friday 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 11:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

PBB
27 follow-up statements
533 
WGUS83 KAPX 122232
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
632 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 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 Monday morning at 645 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-131045-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260418T0600Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260412T1717Z.260414T0000Z.260418T0000Z.NR/
632 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday 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 6:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:00 PM EDT Sunday was 15.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Friday evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MSB
606 
WGUS43 KAPX 130220
FLWAPX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1020 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 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 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 Monday morning at 1030 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-131430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260419T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260414T0600Z.260418T1800Z.NR/
1020 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* 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 9:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 PM EDT Sunday was 15.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9
    feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage early Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MSB
443 
WGUS83 KAPX 131627
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1227 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 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 
occurring and Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-140430-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1227 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 
  forecast. This is expected to exceed the flood of record this 
  afternoon or early evening.

* 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 12:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:00 PM EDT Monday was 16.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8
    feet tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Cornish
504 
WGUS83 KAPX 140234
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1034 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
occurring and Major flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in 
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or 
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a 
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over 
higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1045 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-141445-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260415T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1034 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major 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 10:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 17.5 feet. This exceeds
    the previous record crest of 16.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 PM EDT Monday was 17.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8
    feet tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MSB
243 
WGUS83 KAPX 141137
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
737 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to 
cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try 
to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape 
rising water find another route over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

this evening at 745 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-142345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260420T0600Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260414T1800Z.260420T0000Z.NR/
737 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 AM EDT Tuesday was 18.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Sunday evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Cornish
343 
WGUS83 KAPX 142333
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
733 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 745 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-151145-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260415T0600Z.260421T0600Z.NR/
733 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 21...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This exceeds the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 18.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Tuesday, April 21.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MIC011-151145-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260418T0900Z/
/STRM4.1.ER.260412T2022Z.260415T0000Z.260418T0300Z.NO/
733 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Rifle River near Sterling.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of homes along Pinnacle Drive and 
  Miller Road.  Flooding of Crystal Creek Campground along Grove 
  Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 11.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
    Friday evening.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.1 feet on 03/25/1939.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JLD
405 
WGUS83 KAPX 150334
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

  Rifle River near Sterling affecting Arenac County.

  Boardman River near Mayfield-Brown -Bridge Rd affecting Grand 
  Traverse County.

  Au Sable River near Red Oak affecting Oscoda County.

For the Rifle River...including Sterling...Minor flooding is 
forecast.
For the Boardman River...including Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd...Minor 
flooding is forecast.
For the Au Sable River...including Red Oak...Major flooding is 
forecast.
For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-160345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260421T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260414T1145Z.260420T1800Z.NR/
1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This exceeds the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* 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 11:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.2 feet. This exceeds
    the previous record crest of 16.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 18.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 14.8 feet
    Tuesday, April 21.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MIC055-151800-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260415T1800Z/
/MYFM4.1.ER.260414T0552Z.260414T1400Z.260415T1200Z.NR/
1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Boardman River near Mayfield--Brown Bridge Rd.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, River begins to flood right bank of river 
  at Ranch Rudolf.
  At 8.0 feet, Water begins to impact Brown Bridge Rd around Ranch 
  Rudolf.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet Tuesday,
    April 21.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.1 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4463 8533 4456 8542 4465 8565 4476 8564
      4476 8558 4468 8557


$$

MIC135-160345-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260419T1200Z/
/RDOM4.3.ER.260413T0256Z.260416T0000Z.260419T0600Z.NR/
1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is 
  forecast. This exceeds the flood of record.

* WHERE...Au Sable River near Red Oak.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 8.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0
    feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4472 8416 4462 8416 4464 8437 4472 8437


$$

MIC011-160345-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260418T0900Z/
/STRM4.2.ER.260412T2022Z.260414T1400Z.260418T0300Z.NO/
1134 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS 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 11.0 feet, High water impacts property south of 
  Townline Road downstream of Melita Road bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 11.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Friday evening and continue falling to 4.1 feet Tuesday,
    April 21.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.6 feet on 06/03/1945.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JLD
030 
WGUS83 KAPX 151051
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
651 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
occurring.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in 
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or 
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a 
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over 
higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at 1230 PM 
EDT.

&&

MIC165-161630-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260420T0200Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
651 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast 
  to continue through Thursday afternoon. This exceeds the flood of 
  record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.97 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 18.97 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
    feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MJG
230 
WGUS83 KAPX 151507
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1107 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 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...Major flooding is 
ongoing and forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in 
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or 
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a 
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over 
higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

this evening at 1115 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-160315-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260415T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1107 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast 
  to continue through Friday afternoon. At least minor flooding is 
  expected to continue through the weekend.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 19.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
    feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Cornish
651 
WGUS83 KAPX 160341
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1141 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning.Thursday morning 
at 1145 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-161545-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This is the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 19.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Jz
751 
WGUS83 KAPX 161512
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1112 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
occurring and is forecast to continue.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in 
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or 
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a 
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over 
higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon at noon EDT.

&&

MIC165-171600-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1112 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast 
  to continue into Saturday afternoon. At least minor flooding is 
  expected to continue through the middle of next week.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM EDT Thursday was 19.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feet
    Thursday, April 23.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MJG
156 
WGUS83 KAPX 170205
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1005 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning.Friday morning at 
1015 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-171415-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1005 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This was the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 19.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 19.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.4 feet
    Thursday, April 23.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JZ
877 
WGUS83 KAPX 171415
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1015 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in 
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or 
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a 
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over 
higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by late tonight at midnight EDT.

&&

MIC165-180400-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1015 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This was the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM EDT Friday was 19.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.3 feet Friday,
    April 24.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

MJG
468 
WGUS83 KAPX 180321
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1121 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning.Saturday morning 
at 1130 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-181530-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1121 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 18.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 PM EDT Friday was 19.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet Friday,
    April 24.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JZ
037 
WGUS83 KAPX 181453
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1053 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths 
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, 
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, 
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route 
over higher ground.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning.this evening at 
1100 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-190300-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1053 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM EDT Saturday was 18.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet
    Saturday, April 25.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JRK
219 
WGUS83 KAPX 181459
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1059 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
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.

Next update this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-190300-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1059 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM EDT Saturday was 18.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet
    Saturday, April 25.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JRK
250 
WGUS83 KAPX 190014
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
814 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
occurring and is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning.Sunday morning at 
815 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-191215-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
814 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This is 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 7:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 PM EDT Saturday was 18.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet
    Saturday, April 25.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JZ
980 
WGUS83 KAPX 191424
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1024 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Next statement issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-201500-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1024 AM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This approaches 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 10:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:00 AM EDT Sunday was 18.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.1 feet by
    Sunday, April 26.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JRK
208 
WGUS83 KAPX 200024
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
824 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Major flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

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 
830 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-201230-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
824 PM EDT Sun Apr 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. 
  This is 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 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM EDT Sunday was 17.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.1 feet Sunday,
    April 26.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JZ
351 
WGUS83 KAPX 201223
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
823 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

For the Manistee River...including Sherman...Moderate flooding is 
occurring.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon.this evening at 
830 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-210030-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
823 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* 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 8:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM EDT Monday was 17.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage
    through the week.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.9 feet on 04/15/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

ELD
121 
WGUS83 KAPX 210044
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
844 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...The Flood Warning continues 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 Tuesday morning.Tuesday morning at 
845 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-211245-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260428T0000Z/
/SHRM4.2.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260427T1800Z.NO/
844 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 27...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Manistee River near Sherman.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 27.

* 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 8:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 16.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM EDT Monday was 17.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday, April 27 and continue falling to 14.9 feet Monday,
    April 27.
  - 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


$$

JZ
446 
WGUS83 KAPX 211802
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
202 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 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 to continue into Monday.

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.

late tonight at 415 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-220815-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260428T0000Z/
/SHRM4.1.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260427T1800Z.OO/
202 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 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 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 1:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:30 PM EDT Tuesday was 16.5 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


$$

Cornish
020 
WGUS83 KAPX 221455
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1055 AM 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 to continue into Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in 
automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or 
low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a 
small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over 
higher ground.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

&&

MIC165-230300-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260428T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260427T1800Z.NR/
1055 AM 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 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 10:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 16.0 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.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.6 feet on 10/28/2017.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

SJC
383 
WGUS83 KAPX 230105
FLSAPX

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
469 
WGUS83 KAPX 241707
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
107 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 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 to continue into Monday.

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.

late tonight at 115 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-250515-
/O.CON.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260428T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260427T1800Z.NO/
107 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is ongoing and 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 12:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near 15 feet over
    the next several days before falling below minor 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


$$

Cornish
632 
WGUS83 KAPX 250134
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
934 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 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...Minor flooding is 
forecast to continue into Tuesday.

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.

Saturday morning at 945 AM EDT.

&&

MIC165-251345-
/O.EXT.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260429T0000Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260428T1800Z.NO/
934 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is ongoing and 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is forecast to remain near 15 feet over
    the next several days before falling below minor flood stage
    early next week.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

PBB
758 
WGUS83 KAPX 251853
FLSAPX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
253 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

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

  Manistee River near Sherman affecting Wexford County.

MIC165-252000-
/O.CAN.KAPX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260425T1853Z/
/SHRM4.3.ER.260412T1717Z.260416T0745Z.260424T1430Z.NO/
253 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...Water levels are expected to continue slowly
    lowering below flood stage this weekend into early next week.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Cornish

What 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 Apr 12, 6:42 AM EDT, 5 hours 40 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Flooding concerns through at least midweek, particularly across eastern upper and far northern lower Michigan where snowpack meltoff may agitate already elevated water levels.
  • Rain and thunder, heavy at times, to continue overspreading the region into the morning and lasting through tonight.
  • Another round of showers and thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday. Heavy rain possible again. Potential for severe thunderstorms later Monday night and again Tuesday.
  • Above normal temperatures through the week, trending back below normal next weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 6:42 AM EDT, 5 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
642 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Flooding concerns through at least midweek, particularly
  across eastern upper and far northern lower Michigan where
  snowpack meltoff may agitate already elevated water levels.

- Rain and thunder, heavy at times, to continue overspreading
  the region into the morning and lasting through tonight.

- Another round of showers and thunderstorms Monday night into
  Tuesday. Heavy rain possible again. Potential for severe
  thunderstorms later Monday night and again Tuesday.

- Above normal temperatures through the week, trending back
  below normal next weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 228 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

Pattern Synopsis:

Transition to an active pattern well underway across northern lower
and eastern upper Michigan. Longwave troughing is settling into
place across the western CONUS, with an amplifying ridge building
across the eastern seaboard. Core of the ridge will generally be in
the FL/GA vicinity, and resulting anticyclonic flow (SE to S flow
over the Gulf) will allow for deep moisture advection to surge from
the southern plains all the way to northern Michigan along an active
southern stream jet. This setup will carry numerous Pacific borne
shortwaves ejecting from the intermountain west and force them into
the Great Lakes... bringing a prolonged period of warmer
temperatures but at the cost of a very wet period of weather across
the region.

Details:

Rest of Tonight - Today / Sunday

00z RAOB hinted at the transition to active weather despite sunny
skies at launch time... well mixed dry layer in the low levels
beneath a strengthening warm and moist intrusion aloft... and those
distant clouds to the west have now overspread the region. Still
quite a bit of dry air to fight through, but pockets of elevated
instability have led to a few blossoming convective showers across
the straits and south of M-55. Strengthening low level jet influence
should continue to drive convective processes over Wisconsin and to
the south, with minimal elevated instability to be had likely
limiting any thunder potential to a few rumbles, largely favoring
west of I-75 and eastern upper. Nonetheless, once the atmosphere
saturates, anticipating a period of very efficient stratiform
rainfall as precipitable water values swell to 1.00 - 1.25"
(representing a 4 sigma anomaly to climatological norm) early this
morning through the rest of today. With elevated instability poking
into the region tomorrow, possible to see more thunderstorm activity
across the region, though severe weather is not anticipated. Bigger
story of course will be the rainfall with the ongoing erosion of our
snowpack. Current trends keep rainfall over an inch to a more
localized extent north of M-32 and into eastern upper thru this
evening... whereas better convective elements look to permit
rainfalls of 1.00 - 2.50" along / south of M-32.

This Evening - Monday Morning:

Concerns are mounting regarding the strengthening of the low level
jet (LLJ) later this evening into tonight. This will drive another
round of elevated instability across the region... but will likely
split into two distinct impact areas: one in the Straits and one
generally south of M-32. Stable layer at the surface should be
somewhat disturbed across the rest of the area, which will likely
only permit occasional rounds of stratiform rain. But in the two
aforementioned areas, convection may be a bit more robust (with
potential for echo training) for differing reasons.

Anticipating a zone of elevated instability to really get going this
evening into early tonight across Lake Michigan, aided by very
stable marine layer airmass beneath the overriding warm intrusion.
This will allow for lapse rates to steepen considerably into the
evening, and some Convective Allowing Models (CAMs) are hinting at
convective initiation off Green Bay riding the prevailing flow into
the Straits (including the Cheboygan River Basin). Worst case
scenario from CAMs depicts instability of 600 to 1000 J/kg
permitting repeated thunderstorm activity across this very sensitive
region... with the ceiling for rainfall being an additional 1.00 -
2.50" of rain (which is believable if PWATs near 1.00" can hold as
guidance depicts). Obviously still some time to sort this out, but
this trend needs to be monitored closely as this amount of rainfall
in such a short time may be extremely detrimental to the ongoing
situation across the Cheboygan River Basin. Convection is fickle,
and the location(s) of heaviest rainfall / greatest impacts are
certainly subject to change.

Secondary area of convection also poses some question. A surface
cold frontal boundary set to clear the region later overnight, LLJ
processes may drive another area of convection that generally
impacts an area along / south of a Manistee to Alpena line...
perhaps confined to M-55 and south. Those favorable aforementioned
parameters will be overhead in this corridor too... but this feature
may be a touch more transient... so in this corridor, anticipating a
ceiling of an additional 0.75 to 1.50 inches of rain through Monday
morning.

We finally catch a break between waves by Monday... and with spring-
like warmth building... highs in the Yoop 50 to 55, and 60 to 70
across northern lower. Peeks of sun likely build through the day.

This break will be short-lived... another wave is set to drive
another round of convection over Wisconsin that will spread into the
region Monday night through Tuesday. This particular feature will
bring ample shear and instability to the region... moreso than the
initial round of convection today, and will drive a severe
thunderstorm threat too. Initial elevated nature of storms Monday
night will limit hazards to hail and wind. Will have to see how well
this airmass recovers into the day on Tuesday. A stationary front
will dictate the difference between moist, unstable air to the
south, and colder stable air to the north. Any daytime severe
convection will likely lie south of this frontal boundary...
which... if pattern recognition has anything to say about this...
suggests the very southern edge of the CWA would pose the greatest
risk for severe storms during the day Tuesday... likely moreso the
farther downstate one goes in lower Michigan. Not to be lost in all
of this... we will be staring down potential for another round of
heavy rain from this feature... with an additional 1 to 2 inches of
rainfall not entirely out of the question. For those wanting a break
from this pattern, the news is bleak. Additional waves of
precipitation are set to carry across the region through the rest of
the week into next weekend. Certainly a wet start to Spring across
the Northwoods.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 642 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

Worsening cigs/vsbys this morning as rain continues. IFR to
LIFR conditions become increasingly widespread. All sites have a
chance for TSRA at times today/tonight, but the best chance in
the immediate future is MBL/TVC. Lousy flying wx continues this
evening, with perhaps some improvement overnight.

Se to s winds increase today, becoming sw tonight. LLWS today
and tonight, with strong southerly winds just off the surface.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for MIZ016>018-086>088-
     095-096.
MARINE...Gale Watch from 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight
     for LHZ345.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT Monday for LHZ346>349.
     Gale Watch from 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight
     for LMZ323-341-342-344>346.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 AM EDT Monday for LSZ321-322.

&&

DISCUSSION...HAD
AVIATION...JZ
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 3:10 AM EDT, 9 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
310 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-130715-
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-
310 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance of thunderstorms through tonight. Severe weather
is not anticipated at this time, but any storms may produce
downpours.

Heavy rainfall may exacerbate high flows on area watersheds. Localized
flooding along inland lakeshores, riverbanks, and other low-lying
areas is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a chance of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall at
times Monday evening through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms are
possible, with primary hazards being large hail and gusty winds.

Heavy rainfall may exacerbate high flows on area watersheds. Localized
flooding along inland lakeshores, riverbanks, and other low-lying
areas is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-130715-
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-
310 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a chance of thunderstorms through tonight. Severe weather
is not anticipated at this time.

Gale force wind gusts are possible across the nearshore waters of
northern Lake Michigan and into the Straits of Mackinac later
tonight into Monday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday evening through Tuesday
across all nearshore waters of northern lower and eastern upper
Michigan. Severe storms are possible, with the primary hazards
being large hail and gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 12, 8:18 AM EDT, 4 hours 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
818 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0814 AM     Rain             4 S Burdickville        44.79N 85.95W
04/12/2026  M1.31 Inch       Leelanau           MI   Public

            Rainfall since 2:45am.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 12, 11:57 AM EDT, 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1157 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1122 AM     Rain             1 SSW Gaylord           45.02N 84.68W
04/12/2026  M1.37 Inch       Otsego             MI   ASOS

            ASOS station KGLR Gaylord - Otsego County
            Airport.

1120 AM     Rain             2 SE Traverse City      44.73N 85.57W
04/12/2026  M1.34 Inch       Grand Traverse     MI   ASOS

            ASOS station KTVC Traverse City - Cherry
            Capital Airport.

0830 AM     Rain             1 SSE Mio               44.65N 84.12W
04/12/2026  M1.26 Inch       Oscoda             MI   CO-OP Observer

            CO-OP Observer station MYOM4 Mio WWTP.

0800 AM     Rain             2 SE West Branch        44.25N 84.20W
04/12/2026  M1.26 Inch       Ogemaw             MI   CO-OP Observer

            CO-OP Observer station WBRM4 West Branch 3
            SE.

0900 AM     Rain             6 WNW Sid Town          44.46N 83.72W
04/12/2026  M1.20 Inch       Iosco              MI   CO-OP Observer

            CO-OP Observer station HALM4 Hale Loud Dam.

0800 AM     Rain             1 NW Elk Rapids         44.90N 85.41W
04/12/2026  M1.17 Inch       Antrim             MI   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station MI-AT-14 Elk Rapids.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 11, 11:05 PM EDTGale WatchAPX13 hr
Apr 11, 11:05 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX36 hr
Apr 12, 12:19 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningAPXArenac7 days
Apr 12, 3:59 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningAPXAlcona, Oscoda12 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.