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 12 at 8:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 8:07 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

High water volumes have been reported 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 is occurring. * 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, and the Sturgeon River. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday Apr 19 or when water levels begin to recede. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see water rises due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Additional rainfall is anticipated through the remainder of the week, which can lead to further water rises * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 735 PM EDT, Various reports of flooding have been reported by law enforcement, emergency management, and the public. Water is affecting buildings in Alanson. Water is covering the runways at Pellston Regional Airport and has resulted in the closure of the airport. High water is also being reported along Burt Lake and into Indian River. - 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 2:29AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

High water volumes have been reported 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, and the Sturgeon River. * WHEN...Until 630 PM EDT Sunday April 19th, or when water levels recede. * IMPACTS...Flooding is occurring. Roads and structures near lakes and rivers will continue to see water rises due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Additional rainfall is anticipated through the remainder of the week, which can lead to further water rises * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 224 AM 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 12 at 9:03PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:03 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

Periods of rain will confine to areas south of a Frankfort to Alpena line tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper late tonight into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * 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.