Following historic March snowfall in Northern Michigan and multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall between April 13 - 18, 2026, communities across the state experienced tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and significant river flooding. The severe weather displaced or stranded hundreds of residents, flooded or washed out numerous roadways and prompted heightened monitoring of several dams due to concerns about overtopping and potential failure.
If your home or property has been damaged by flooding, make sure you contact the right people to get answers to your questions as quickly as possible.
For questions about dam and dam safety issues caused by flooding, contact EGLE.
517-388-0791
PrestonK6@Michigan.gov
For questions about private drinking water well issues caused by flooding, contact your local health department.
Find your local health department
For questions about work in and around wetlands, lakes, streams, floodplains, and Great Lakes shorelines, contact EGLE.
Find your area's land/water permit contact
For questions about septic system issues caused by flooding, contact your local health department or EGLE.
Find your local health department
Find your area's EGLE septic contact
For questions about shoreline projects or shoreline erosion caused by flooding, contact EGLE.
Find your area's land/water permit contact
For questions about storm debris left behind by flooding, contact EGLE.
517-899-5594
EGLE-MMD-SW@Michigan.gov
During April 2026, our Dam Safety Unit monitored and/or responded to around 100 dams ranging from Michigan’s southern-most counties up to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Several dams failed and many more experienced record flows and previously unseen loading conditions.
In the aftermath of these flooding events, many dams are left in need of repair or other remedial actions. Dam owners in need of guidance on dam repair, dam removal, dam rebuilding, or other dam related projects should engage with their regional dam safety engineer and their consulting engineer.
Note: Many dam related projects will require a permit - please reach out to your regional contact to discuss.
The Michigan State Police provides for planning, mitigation, response and recovery from natural and human-made disasters within Michigan - including the 2026 statewide flooding.
Check out their 2026 Statewide Flooding Dashboard along with several resources for residents, including statewide updates, safety guidance, and flood assistance programs.
