Station Name: Spectacle Reef Light, MI
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Bois Blanc Island, MI
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.773, -84.137

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 5:20PM EDT until April 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:20 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Historically high water volumes continue across much of the Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels affecting the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. * WHAT...Historic flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Wednesday Apr 29, or when water recedes. * IMPACTS...Historic flooding is occurring following recent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 518 PM EDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. - Little to no additional rainfall expected through Thursday before more rain chances build Friday into Saturday. Slow improvement expected as water levels slowly recede. - Large portions of Emmet and Cheboygan counties. - 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.