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 13 at 6:21PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

High water volumes continue across much of the Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels affecting the Cheboygan River UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Areas in Emmet and Cheboygan counties within the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullet Lake, Black Lake, the Black River, and the Sturgeon River. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday, or when water recedes. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. Additional rainfall in the order of 0.50 to 1.00 inches is expected tonight, with locally higher amounts possible. Already saturated soils will struggle to absorb this additional rainfall, which will exacerbate ongoing flooding. Water rises / flows may occur quickly from this rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 611 PM EDT, flooding and areas of high water remain across the basin. - Some locations that may experience flooding issues include... Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine, Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake, Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner, Afton, Oden, Alverno, Levering. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and potentially longer. Ice on area lakes will slow the flow of water and may prolong the timeframe of this event. 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 Watch issued April 14 at 7:17AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:17 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:30 PM

Additional rain on top of recent heavy rainfall and snow melt has lead to flooding across much of northern Michigan. Flows in rivers will continue to increase and may reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:12AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 6:12 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

High water volumes continue across much of the Cheboygan River basin. This Flood Warning addresses the high water levels affecting the Cheboygan River UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Areas in Emmet and Cheboygan counties within the Cheboygan River basin UPSTREAM of the Cheboygan Dam. This includes the Maple River, Crooked Lake, Crooked River, Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullet Lake, Black Lake, the Black River, and the Sturgeon River. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday, or when waters recede. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring following last night's rainfall. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see high water levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 608 AM EDT, several instances of high water have been reported across Emmet and Cheboygan counties following last night's rainfall. - Some locations that may experience flooding issues include... Pellston, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine, Burt Lake State Park, Topinabee, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake, Brutus, Aloha State Park, Koehler Township, Reasoners Corner, Afton, Oden, Alverno, Levering. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

This is a prolonged flooding event in the affected areas. Be prepared for impacts from high water to last through the week, and potentially longer. Ice on area lakes will slow the flow of water and may prolong the timeframe of this event. 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 13 at 10:39PM EDT until April 16 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:39 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Pine River near Rudyard affecting Chippewa County. For the Pine River...including Rudyard...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pine River near Rudyard. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water reaches the deck of the Prairie Rd bridge...and begins to flood the roadway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 18.3 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1045 AM EDT.