https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan Rainfall and melting snow is overrunning waterways across the northern Lower Peninsula, leading to road closures and dams that are at-risk of spilling over. Follow WCMU's live blog for the latest updates from across the region. en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:13:40 GMT https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#heavy-rain-expected-to-continue-through-weekend Most of Michigan remains under a flood watch after days of heavy rain. More than a dozen rivers are overflowing and several dams could be overtaken by… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:13:40 GMT 0000019d-9821-d9c4-abbf-f9b55fdc0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#ionia-county-fairgrounds-will-see-floods-this-weekend The National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids is issuing flood warnings across mid-Michigan for this weekend as heavy precipitation moves through… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:10:16 GMT 0000019d-9820-d5dc-abdd-dfee07990000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#floods-tornadoes-rains-ravage-michigan-my-hot-tub-was-floating-away A bridge near Traverse City collapsed, a dam in Alcona County failed, roadways across many parts of northern Michigan washed away and some people… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:36:42 GMT 0000019d-9800-df64-abff-bb8cabfb0000 Ron French & Justin Hinkley, Bridge Michigan https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#bellaire-dam-water-levels-stable-resident-asked-to-reduce-water-use Water levels at the Bellaire Dam remain stable. With no rain today and no rain in the forecast for tomorrow, officials say they’re expecting water levels… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:09:20 GMT 0000019d-97e8-d9c4-abbf-f7fdc7c00000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#well-water-contamination-warning-in-northwest-michigan Residents in northwest Michigan with wells who are affected by flooding and power outages may have a contaminated water supply.The Health Department of… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:53:36 GMT 0000019d-97d7-df45-a5ff-d7f7d7dd0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#3-montmorency-county-dams-remain-in-critical-condition The three dams on the Hiawatha River are standing stable as widespread flooding continues to wreck northern Michigan.The dams are located in Montmorency… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:49:57 GMT 0000019d-97d4-d2be-adfd-d7fc6dcf0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#montmorency-county-residents-volunteer-as-community-floods Volunteers in Montmorency County took the time to help the community as they struggled with flooding on Wednesday.The residents helped with the Moose Lake… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:46:13 GMT 0000019d-97d1-d9c4-abbf-f7f523e60000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#northern-michigan-road-condition-update State roadways continue to disintegrate across Michigan amidst rapid snow melt and wet weather. It’s led to closures, detours and impassable… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:42:38 GMT 0000019d-97cc-d9c4-abbf-f7fdbb490000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#bellaire-residents-asked-to-reduce-water-use-temporarily The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is advising residents to follow the Village of Bellaire’s recommendations to limit water use to essential… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:31:21 GMT 0000019d-97c5-df45-a5ff-d7f7206f0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#newaygo-county-provides-map-of-impacted-areas Newaygo County Sheriff Bob Mendham said anyone in the Muskegon River floodplain south of the Croton Dam should seek higher ground immediately. “Hardy and… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:54:58 GMT 0000019d-97a2-d9c4-abbf-f7b7526b0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#parts-of-newaygo-county-told-to-evacuate Anyone remaining in the Muskegon River floodplain below Croton Dam in Newaygo County is being directed to evacuate immediately.Water levels are continuing… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:48:25 GMT 0000019d-96c2-d5dc-abdd-dfce616c0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#dairy-farm-in-montcalm-county-heavily-damaged-after-confirmed-tornado-outbreak A dairy farm in Montcalm County is dealing with significant damage after severe storms moved through the area late Tuesday night under a tornado… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:03:24 GMT 0000019d-93cd-d3f5-a39f-bbfff4700000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#whiter-declares-state-of-emergency-in-32-counties Cheboygan County has now been joined by 32 other counties in the central and northern Michigan that are now in a state of emergency.Governor Gretchen… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:22:11 GMT 0000019d-932e-d2be-adfd-d37e779c0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#six-northern-michigan-dams-in-critical-condition Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is monitoring six dams across northern Michigan that have been classified to be in critical… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:06:27 GMT 0000019d-932b-df64-abff-bbafb3cc0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#newaygo-county-issues-state-of-emergency Newaygo County has declared a local state of emergency as floodwaters from the Muskegon and White Rivers threaten the safety of residents.According to… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:57:33 GMT 0000019d-92ec-d750-adbf-fbfcc0880000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#3-tornadoes-confirmed-in-west-mid-michigan-storm-survey The National Weather Service has confirmed multiple tornadoes touched down across parts of West and Mid-Michigan during severe storms Tuesday… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:20:54 GMT 0000019d-92cc-d82c-a1ff-9eedc8a60000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#many-roads-in-presque-isle-county-shut-down-unsafe Several roads in Presque Isle County have been shut down, and others are being monitored as floodwaters continue to rise.“Many roads across the county… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:10:36 GMT 0000019d-92c1-d82c-a1ff-9ee9f0620000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#flood-warnings-watches-blanket-central-and-northern-michigan There are over 25 severe flood warnings and watches in effect across WCMU’s coverage area as of 3:15 p.m. today, Wednesday April 15.Areas under severe… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:07:55 GMT 0000019d-92bd-d2be-adfd-d3fdffa50000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#tunnel-of-trees-collapse-causes-travel-concerns Residents in northwest lower Michigan’s Cross Village are showing concerned about their ability to travel as erosion and snowmelt along M-119’s “Tunnel of… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:24:26 GMT 0000019d-925f-d750-adbf-fb5ff3690000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#water-levels-at-bellaire-dam-reach-12-inches-residents-asked-to-prep-for-possible-evacuation Antrim County officials are asking residents to begin preparing for an evacuation as water levels at the Bellaire Dam continue to rise.According to the… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:20:53 GMT 0000019d-925c-d750-adbf-fb5c01070000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#lake-cadillac-reaches-historic-levels Wexford County declared a local state of emergency Tuesday night as Lake Cadillac hits record water levels. Local officials say multiple roads have been… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:16:35 GMT 0000019d-9257-d2be-adfd-d37f406e0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#how-is-flooding-impacting-you-wcmu-wants-to-know As central and northern Michigan deal with historic flooding, we want to know what's happening where you are.Dial 989-774-NEWS (6397) to leave us a… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:10:41 GMT 0000019d-9255-df64-abff-bbdde59e0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#culvert-in-ellsworth-poses-new-risks A culvert at Bridge Street in Ellsworth is overwhelmed with storm water. Emergency managers in Antrim County say if the culvert fails, "a large amount of… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:39:19 GMT 0000019d-91ca-d750-adbf-fbda8be50000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#flooding-crushes-roads-in-presque-isle-county Republican State Rep. Cam Cavitt posted a video on social media Tuesday from Presque Isle County showing extensive damage to roads outside of Rogers City.… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:56 GMT 0000019d-91bd-d750-adbf-fbbd53c90000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#tornado-watch-in-effect-for-parts-of-central-michigan A tornado watch is in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday for areas along and south of US-10 in the Lower Peninsula.The National Weather Service says storms… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:08:22 GMT 0000019d-8ee4-df64-abff-bfecb4c40000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#severe-weather-in-the-forecast-for-tuesday-evening-nws-says A round of severe weather is expected across much of the Lower Peninsula tonight and early tomorrow morning.According to the National Weather Service,… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:45:44 GMT 0000019d-8e2b-d9c4-abbf-efbf3e1a0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#antrim-county-officials-advise-affected-residents-to-be-prepared-to-evacuate In a press release, Antrim County Emergency Management officials announced that water levels at Bellaire Dam have risen to within 12 inches of portions of… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:37:42 GMT 0000019d-8e23-df64-abff-bfaf7dda0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#a-scramble-to-save-books-in-kalkaska Downtown Kalkaska is reporting flooding, with multiple businesses finding water in their basements.At the Kalkaska Public Library, staff had to remove… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:36:22 GMT 0000019d-8e22-d3f5-a39f-ae3643fb0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#dead-steelhead-at-the-little-manistee-river Storm damage delayed Michigan’s efforts to stock steelhead for the season.The Department of Natural Resources was set to start egg collection at the… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:35:02 GMT 0000019d-8e21-d82c-a1ff-9e6932880000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#sandbags-are-a-hot-commodity-in-bellaire Fred Chacon lives on the Intermediate River in one of the first houses downstream of the Bellaire dam. Some friends came over this afternoon to help him… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:33:51 GMT 0000019d-8e20-df45-a5ff-de7626d60000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#rain-and-runoff-in-cofferdam-at-fishpass-construction-site Construction on FishPass could be temporarily delayed, after rain and runoff flowed into the cofferdam that's typically dry. That's after a retaining wall… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:32:44 GMT 0000019d-8e1f-d750-adbf-ef1f23fe0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#water-receding-at-hillman-dam-in-northeast-michigan Water levels at the Hillman Dam in northeast Michigan are receding, county officials say, while most of northern Michigan contunies to deal with… Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:22:56 GMT 0000019d-8d37-d2be-adfd-df7ffac60000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#stretch-of-m-119-known-as-the-tunnel-of-trees-damaged-by-flooding All eyes remain on the Cheboygan Dam as rainfall and melting snow continue to raise water levels there. But officials with the Michigan Department of… Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:28:47 GMT 0000019d-88f4-d8a8-abdd-aaff71d00000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#residents-downstream-of-bellaire-dam-told-to-beginning-preparing-in-case-of-evacuation People downstream of the Bellaire Dam in Antrim County are now being advised to prepare for a potential evacuation as water levels continue to… Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:19:34 GMT 0000019d-88e8-d4d8-afbf-ffebea3f0000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#mio-and-tippy-dams-open-their-gates-to-ease-water-flow Manistee, Alcona and Oscoda counties are under a flash-flood warning as heavy rain pushed too much water into basins of the Mio and Tippy Dams.Consumers… Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:40:29 GMT 0000019d-88c5-d8a8-abdd-aacf9e390000 https://radio.wcmu.org/live-updates/live-updates-flooding-across-central-and-northern-michigan#pellston-regional-airport-closed-for-third-day-in-a-row Intense flooding across Pellston Regional Airport’s runways has caused officials within the company to cancel all flights in and out Monday afternoon,… Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:39:02 GMT 0000019d-888d-df88-a7ff-8aed79060000