2026 Statewide Flooding News Releases

• May 4, 2026 - MDHHS and MDARD urge residents to avoid mosquito and tick bites during flood cleanup
• May 1, 2026 - State Treasurer Provides Tax Extension Relief to Tuscola County and Village of Holly
• April 24, 2026 - MDARD, MSU Extension Partner with Local Emergency Responders to Help Farmers Impacted by Severe Weather
• April 23, 2026 - Visitors Encouraged to 'Know Before You Go' and Exercise Caution when Visiting DNR-Managed Facilities
• April 23, 2026 - State Treasurer More Taxpayers Eligible for State Tax Extension Relief
• April 20, 2026 - EGLE director visits mid-Michigan dams amid statewide flooding
• April 20, 2026 - Governor Whitmer Expands State of Emergency to Iron and Marquette Counties as Severe Weather Impacts State
• April 20, 2026 - Residents Encouraged to Support Recovery Efforts by Reporting Severe Weather Damage
• April 19, 2026 - MDARD Offers Tips to Michiganders for Protecting Farms, Food and Pets with Flooding and Severe Weather
• April 17, 2026 - Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Offers Insurance Tips Following Statewide Flooding, Severe Weather
• April 17, 2026 - Governor Whitmer Adds Five Counties and Two Cities to State of Emergency Declaration as Severe Weather Continues to Impact Michigan
• April 16, 2026 - State Treasurer: 33 Counties Eligible for Tax Extension Relief
• April 15, 2026 - AG Nessel Reminds Residents to Follow Emergency Orders, Avoid Common Post-Storm Scams
• April 15, 2026 - Governor Whitmer Expands State of Emergency for 32 Additional Counties as Severe Weather Impacts State
• April 14, 2026 - Steelhead egg collection affected by storm damage at Little Manistee River Weir
• April 14, 2026 - Michigan Residents Urged to Take Precautions Due to Flood Conditions
• April 14, 2026 - Governor Whitmer Signs an Executive Order to Stabilize Fuel Supplies Amid Northern Michigan Flooding Order protects fuel supply in Northern Michigan and Eastern U.P.
• April 14, 2026 - Governor Whitmer Signs an Executive Order to Stabilize Fuel Supplies Amid Northern Michigan Flooding
• April 14, 2026 - State Emergency Operations Center Issue Updates from Severe Weather Happening Across the State
• April 14, 2026 - State Emergency Operations Center Activation Extended in Response to Rising Water Levels Statewide
• April 12, 2026 - Stay away from flooded areas, rushing rivers and streams

2026 Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex News Releases

• May 1, 2026 - Water Levels Stabilizing at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex
• April 29, 2026 - Repairs at Cheboygan Dam Hydroelectric Plant Underway
• April 28, 2026 - Cooperation Key to Managing High Water at Cheboygan Dam
• April 24, 2026 - DNR Monitoring Water Levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam; Additional Rain Forecast
• April 24, 2026 - US-23 bascule bridge in Cheboygan to be reopened to traffic
• April 23, 2026 - Visitors Encouraged to 'Know Before You Go' and Exercise Caution when Visiting DNR-Managed Facilities
• April 22, 2026 - What’s Next at Cheboygan Dam? Keeping Record Water Levels Flowing
• April 21, 2026 - Debris Removal Key to Keeping Water Moving Through the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex
• April 20, 2026 - Water Levels Stable; Work Continues at Cheboygan, Alverno Dams
• April 19, 2026 - Work Crew Giving Cheboygan Lock and Dam and Upstream Dams Close Attention
• April 18, 2026 - Work Continues at Cheboygan Dam, Upstream Dams
• April 17, 2026 - Turbines at Cheboygan Dam Hydroelectric Powerhouse Up and Running
• April 16, 2026 - Teams Bolster Upstream Dam to Keep More Water from Flowing Toward Cheboygan
• April 15, 2026 - Drone Restrictions in Place as Work Continues at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex
• April 14, 2026 - DNR Brings in Larger Capacity Pumps to Move Water Over Cheboygan Dam
• April 13, 2026 - Crews work through the night to increase water flow through Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex
• April 13, 2026 - State Treasurer: Cheboygan County Taxpayers Eligible for Tax Extension Relief
• April 13, 2026 - SEOC launches new website in response to rising water levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex
• April 12, 2026 - US-23 bascule bridge in Cheboygan will be raised, roadway closed April 13 due to flooding
• April 12, 2026 - More pumps added to divert water around Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex
• April 11, 2026 - Sandbags, pumps in place around Cheboygan Dam; more rain expected Sunday
• April 10, 2026 - Forecasters predict continued increase in Cheboygan River flow
• April 10, 2026 - State Emergency Operations Center Activated in Response to Rising Water Levels at Cheboygan Dam
• April 10, 2026 - Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Cheboygan County Amid Rising Water Levels
• April 9, 2026 - DNR begins precautionary sandbagging today at Cheboygan Lock
• April 8, 2026 - Water levels rise slightly overnight at Cheboygan Dam
• April 7, 2026 - DNR watching water levels at the Cheboygan Dam