Flood Advisory — Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 18 at 9:13PM EDT until August 19 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Grand Traverse and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM ET · Expires August 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Gaylord MI
Expires
August 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Grand Traverse County, Michigan?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Grand Traverse County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Wexford County.