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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
114 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

.Periods of rain will continue through tonight. Some of this rain
may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower
and thunderstorm activity should taper into Monday. More showers and
storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night,
with heavy rainfall once again possible.
possible.

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Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-
Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-
Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Charlevoix-
Including the cities of West Branch, Cadillac, Alpena,
Charlevoix, Frankfort, Atlanta, Harrisville, Lake City, Manistee,
Kalkaska, Gladwin, Mio, Standish, Houghton Lake, Grayling,
Northport, Tawas City, Mancelona, Gaylord, and Traverse City
114 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan, including the
  following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie,
  Charlevoix, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska,
  Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda,
  Otsego, Roscommon and Wexford.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
  such as ice-covered inland lakes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
403 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

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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-
403 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

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

.DAY ONE...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.

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