Alpena, Presque Isle Flood Warning Winding Down as Thunder Bay River Recedes
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- April 21, 2026
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Good News for Northeast Michigan: Flood Warning for Alpena and Presque Isle Counties Expected to Expire Soon
After a stretch of heavy rain and snowmelt, residents in Alpena and Presque Isle counties can breathe a sigh of relief as the flood warning for the Thunder Bay River is set to expire by late evening.
Well, here’s some genuinely good news for folks in Northeast Michigan: the flood warning that’s been hovering over Alpena and Presque Isle counties for a bit now is finally expected to lift! If all goes according to plan, the National Weather Service (NWS) is looking to let that warning expire right around 6:45 p.m. EDT this evening.
You see, this warning wasn't just pulled out of thin air; it was a direct response to some pretty substantial recent rainfall coupled with all that snowmelt we've been seeing. Naturally, that much water had to go somewhere, leading to what forecasters described as minor flooding along the Thunder Bay River, especially near Alpena itself. It’s always a bit unsettling when water levels start to climb, isn’t it?
The good news is that the worst seems to be behind us. The Thunder Bay River at Alpena actually crested earlier today, hitting a high of 9.07 feet. While that’s just a hair above its official flood stage of 9.0 feet, it certainly got everyone’s attention. By this afternoon, the river had already dropped slightly to 9.0 feet, and the NWS in Gaylord was confidently predicting a continued fall. They anticipate it will dip back below that crucial 9.0-foot flood stage sometime this evening, which is exactly what we want to hear.
So, while things are definitely looking up and the warning is likely to be a thing of the past very soon, it’s still wise to exercise a little caution. Remember, even receding floodwaters can be tricky and potentially dangerous. The general advice always holds true: please, for your safety, stay clear of any lingering floodwaters. We're all just glad to see the situation improving and the river returning to its normal, peaceful self!
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