Coast Guard Locks Down Michigan Rivers Amid Flood Chaos
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Rule
Summary
From April 20 to April 24, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on parts of the Cheboygan and Black Rivers in Michigan to keep people and boats safe from dangerous flood waters. No one can enter this zone unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This quick action helps protect everyone without delay and won’t cost you a dime.
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Temporary Safety Zone on Cheboygan & Black Rivers
From April 15, 2026 through April 24, 2026, the Coast Guard prohibits vessels and people from entering all navigable waters of the Cheboygan River from the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex to the Cheboygan River's outlet from Mullett Lake, and the Black River from its confluence with the Cheboygan River to Alverno Dam, unless the Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes or their designated representative authorizes entry. To request permission, contact the Captain of the Port on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (906) 635-3237.
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