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CADILLAC — Lake Mitchell Sewer Authority board chair Dave Kuyers shudders to think what the final price tag will be for dealing with flooding around the lake.
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Articles and resources for the 2026 Flooding
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Flooding affects Cadillac recreation, tourism
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CADILLAC — Flooded parks, washed out trails and submerged docks still remain as Cadillac’s tourism season nears.
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Officials field questions from residents affected by flooding
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CADILLAC — Residents facing the potential loss of their homes to flooding are searching for the answer to one question: is help on the way?
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Floodwater pumping off Chestnut, North Boulevard continues Thursday
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Story Highlights • The flood response continued in Cadillac today, with efforts focused on pumping water from neighborhoods on Chestnut Street and near Kenwood Road off North Boulevard. • City crews are monitoring areas to see where roads create natural dams that separate floodwater from the lake. When this happens, the water can be relocated elsewhere.
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Town hall meeting provides flood recovery update as response continues
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CADILLAC — Local and state officials say the response to historic flooding in the Cadillac area is ongoing, with recovery efforts still weeks away as high water continues to impact roads, homes and infrastructure.
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Wexford board approves no wake orders for Lakes Cadillac, Mitchell
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CADILLAC — A temporary no wake restriction will be in place on both Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell after the Wexford County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday during a special meeting.
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Experts explain why it’s taking so long for floodwaters to recede
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CADILLAC — In the days since the level of Lake Cadillac peaked on April 19, water has fallen about 3.6 inches, which averages to an agonizingly slow 1/3- to 4/10-of-an-inch per day.
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Salvation Army urges patience after flood-damaged items dumped at Cadillac thrift store
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CADILLAC — The Salvation Army is asking for patience from those impacted by recent flooding after what appeared to be damaged, waterlogged items were left at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center in Cadillac.
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How flooding could impact the health of Cadillac’s lakes
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• Flooding around Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell could affect the health of the lakes by increasing vegetation growth caused by rising water carrying nutrient-rich soil into the waters.
• Experts plan to survey the lakes once water levels drop to check water clarity, algae levels and vegetation growth before deciding how to treat them this summer.
• Fishing should remain safe if state guidelines are followed, but boaters are advised to slow down to avoid creating wakes and hitting submerged docks and debris.
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Friends, family help recover items from flooded home
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It didn’t take much convincing for friends of Matthew and Flower to help salvage what they could in the couple’s house.
