Station Name: Mackinac Straits West, Mackinaw City, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.825, -84.772

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* 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 Sunday. * 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 and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM EDT, ongoing historic 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 in the last several days, with additional rainfall anticipated tonight, heaviest across Emmet County. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 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 150 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.

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.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:21AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:21 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

* 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 Sunday. * 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 and potential wash outs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1021 AM EDT, ongoing historic 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 in the last several days, with additional rainfall anticipated tonight, heaviest across Emmet County. - 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 2:00AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:00 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, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego 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 150 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.