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What led up to this alert Cheboygan is one of several areas of concern in Michigan, where snowmelt from winter storms aggravated by additional rain overtook riverbanks and low-lying areas.
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The earth between the pipe and the riverbank is covered in a slick-looking, bright orange goop.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Vines have traditionally been planted on the steep slopes of the riverbanks because of excellent drainage, and grapes are exposed to the maximum amount of sun for ripening in this cooler climate region.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
In autumn, the valley turns into a striking mix of red and gold foliage, while winter covers the trees and riverbanks in snow.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The earth between the pipe and the riverbank is covered in a slick-looking, bright orange goop.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Vines have traditionally been planted on the steep slopes of the riverbanks because of excellent drainage, and grapes are exposed to the maximum amount of sun for ripening in this cooler climate region.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
In autumn, the valley turns into a striking mix of red and gold foliage, while winter covers the trees and riverbanks in snow.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riverbank. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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riverbank
noun
riv·er·bank
ˈriv-ər-ˌbaŋk 
: the bank of a river
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