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 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 4:07 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 630 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 407 PM EDT, Numerous reports of flooding impacting roads and structures across the area. - Some locations that will likely continue to 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

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 Watch issued April 14 at 11:03PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:03 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:15 AM

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 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, 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 late Thursday night. * 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 Watch issued April 15 at 5:10AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 5:10 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:15 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 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, 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 late Thursday night. * 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 15 at 5:03AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 5:03 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Cheboygan and Emmet. * WHEN...Until 630 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 500 AM EDT, Numerous reports of flooding impacting roads and structures across the area. - Some locations that will likely continue to 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. 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 15 at 12:20PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:20 PM
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, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon. * 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 1220 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 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.