Station Name: Thunder Bay Buoy, Alpena, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County

GPS Coordinates: 44.988, -83.27

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:27AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:27 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1027 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:26PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:26 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1126 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last several days. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:26AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1023 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:25PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1125 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen over the last several days. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:23AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent rain and snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Charlevoix, Crawford, and Otsego. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1022 AM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.