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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.

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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

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


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MJG