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CADILLAC — Volunteers donned gloves and rakes Saturday to get Cadillac’s parks ready for summer.
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Articles and resources for the 2026 Flooding
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Researcher says area can expect to see more severe weather, more often
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Temperatures, precipitation increasing • According to data collected by Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments, which is part of a national network of NOAA Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments centers, since 1951, the Cadillac region has experienced a 3.5-degree increase in annual temperatures, a 2.7-degree increase in summer temperatures, a 3-degree increase in spring temperatures, a 3.1-degree increase in fall temperatures and a 5.2-degree increase in winter temperatures. • The area also experienced an increase in precipitation, by 12.67% annually, 13.37% in the wintertime, 26.31% in the spring, 4.02% in the summer and 10.37% in the fall.
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Flood recovery efforts continue as officials address dumpster concern, volunteer screening and road access
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CADILLAC — As flood recovery efforts continue across Cadillac, local officials and relief organizers are asking residents to communicate with response teams about debris removal, volunteer work and ongoing needs.
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Volunteer cleanup crews visiting flood-damaged Cadillac homes next week
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- Team Rubicon crews will begin cleanup work at homes near the intersection of Leeson Avenue and Division Street on Tuesday, May 19.
- Crews are working with Cadillac city officials and the Cadillac Area Community Foundation.
- To inquire about home assistance, contact Mayor David Powell at 231-878-0199.
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FEMA, MSP in Cadillac Saturday talking to flood victims
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CADILLAC — Local, state and federal officials were in Cadillac Saturday talking to residents affected by flooding, some of whom still have water in their homes about a month after the levels of Lake Cadillac peaked.
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Emergency manager says Wexford easily exceeds state damage threshold
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Story Highlights • According to Wexford County Emergency Manager Erik King, Wexford County must meet a damage threshold of $1.63 million to be included in a an emergency declaration request by the state. • With $14.5 million in estimated damages so far, King said the county easily meets this threshold.
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Estimate of damage to Wexford, Cadillac roads $14.5M
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CADILLAC — Officials in Wexford County and the city of Cadillac have completed a preliminary assessment of damage to roadways from flooding, along with cost estimates.
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Manistee River Trail reopens after April flood damage
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MESICK — The Manistee River Trail has reopened with temporary routes around flood-impacted areas, the U.S. Forest Service announced Monday evening.
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Organizers hopeful flooding won’t disrupt summer festivals
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• Organizers of upcoming summer festivals and events remain optimistic their plans will move forward with minimal disruptions caused by the spring floods.
• Event organizers for Classics on the Canal, Freedom Festival and the Cadillac Festival of the Arts are monitoring flood conditions in case adjustments need to be made for certain activities.
• Many organizers believe attendance will remain strong for their events, thanks to the number of free activities happening.
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State, FEMA will be knocking on doors to talk to residents about flood damage
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CADILLAC — In the next two weeks, officials from the state of Michigan, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration will be going door to door in 30 counties to talk with homeowners about the damage they sustained in flooding.
