Flood Warning
Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI; Forest, WI
, The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Florence, Dickinson, Forest and Iron Counties. What: Minor flooding is occurring. Where: Brule River near Commonwealth. When: From this afternoon until further notice. Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Flooding is mainly confined to wooded lowland areas. Addtional Details: - At 3:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast, No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Florence, WI
, The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin, Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County. What: Minor flooding is occurring. Where: Pine River near Florence. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 7.0 feet, A recreational area and parking lot near the gauge begins to flood. Addtional Details: - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity, The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Monday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast, No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 04/17/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Dickinson, MI; Menominee, MI; Florence, WI; Marinette, WI
, Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. , Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River, including Florence, Niagara, Minor and Major flooding is forecast. What: Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Where: Menominee River near Niagara. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 16.0 feet, The Kingsford and Niagara Parks are flooded. In Niagara, floodwaters affect Sherman Street and the former Stora Enso Mill, as well as the United Methodist Church. In Southern Dickinson County Michigan, water is covering Highway 577, and a trailer park in the city of Quinnesec is flooded. River Road in Aurora is covered by floodwaters. Addtional Details: - At 11:05 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity, The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:05 AM CDT Monday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 04/19/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI
, Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. , Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River, including Florence, Niagara, Minor and Major flooding is forecast. What: Moderate flooding is forecast. Where: Menominee River near Florence. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes along Runbers road in Florence County. This stage compares to a flow rate of 10600 cubic feet per second at the Brule Dam. At 9100 cfs, floodwaters affect a seasonal home on a private drive off Runbers Road. Addtional Details: - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.8 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.7 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9 feet on 05/11/1965. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Menominee, MI; Marinette, WI
, The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River, including Vulcan, McAllister, Major flooding is forecast. What: Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Where: Menominee River near McAllister. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 19.0 feet, This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam. Addtional Details: - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity, The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 05/09/1960. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Dickinson, MI; Menominee, MI; Marinette, WI
, The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Wisconsin, Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River, including Vulcan, McAllister, Major flooding is forecast. What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Where: Menominee River near Vulcan. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 19.0 feet, Floodwaters may cover portions of Homestead and Sturgeon Dam Roads. Addtional Details: - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity, The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 04/19/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
Marquette, MI
, The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan, Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring. Where: Michigamme River near Republic. When: From this afternoon until further notice. Impacts: At 7.7 feet, Water begins to impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 10.0 feet, Portions of County Roads 601, LE and LG experience significant flooding Addtional Details: - At 12:20 PM EDT Monday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise to 8.5 feet Monday, April 20. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 8.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
Marquette, MI
, The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. Where: Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. When: Until Monday, April 20. Impacts: At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood At 7.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge At 8.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge Addtional Details: - At 12:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 4.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.1 feet early Saturday morning. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Iron, MI
, Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan, Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall is also likely during this time period, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Where: Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). When: From this afternoon to Monday, April 20. Impacts: At 5.0 feet, At 5 feet the lowest portions of the Robert Olson Walking Trail begin to flood At 5.5 feet, 3500 - cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 7.0 feet, 5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated. At 8.0 feet, Parking lot of roadside park upstream of M-69 begins to flood Addtional Details: - At 11:10 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 8.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 04/30/2020. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
Keweenaw; Ontonagon; Houghton; Baraga; Marquette; Alger; Luce; Gogebic; Iron; Dickinson; Menominee; Delta; Southern Schoolcraft; Southern Houghton; Northern Schoolcraft
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. What: Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. Where: Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. When: Through Wednesday morning. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Addtional Details: - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
Marquette, MI
, The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan, East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures and rainfall have lead to accelerated snowmelt early this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning in the future. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt will occur. Where: East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn. When: From late Tuesday night to Monday, April 20. Impacts: At 7.0 feet, Low lying areas of Peter Nordeen Park begin to flood At 7.9 feet, Water reaches the bottom girder of the M-35 bridge At 8.1 feet, Southgate drive near the old Gwinn Middle School floods At 9.0 feet, Peter Nordeen park on right bank floods Addtional Details: - At 8:20 AM EDT Monday the stage was 3.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast, The river will rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning to 7.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening to 6.7 feet Friday evening. It will rise above flood stage again early Saturday afternoon to 7.1 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage again Sunday morning. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
Dickinson, MI; Marquette, MI
, The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan, Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring. Where: Michigamme River near Witch Lake. When: From this morning until further notice. Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the river in Republic and South Republic, and will impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles northwest of M-95 At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6 inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest of M-95 Addtional Details: - At 10:10 AM CDT Monday /11:10 AM EDT Monday/ the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise to 8.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Gogebic, MI
, The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Black River near Bessemer affecting Gogebic County. .Warming temperatures and rainfall erased almost the entire snowpack yesterday. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, could still be seen throughout this week. This may result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Minor flooding is forecast. Where: Black River near Bessemer. When: Until Wednesday morning. Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Which is flood stage, water impacts low lying areas of properties along Black River Road and Hedberg Road At 12.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of Hedberg Road Bridge Addtional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 10.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 04/12/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Marquette, MI
, The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. .Rainfall has fallen on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Heavy rainfall may be seen later at times this week, increasing snowmelt and river flows. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. What: Minor flooding is forecast. Where: Chocolay River near Harvey. When: From late tonight to Thursday evening. Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Water begins to inundate the parking lot where M-28 crosses the Chocolay River, as well as low lying areas along Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river At 10.0 feet, Water inundates the entire parking lot at the M-28 bridge, and the fishing pier begins to be submerged. Water inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside Road downstream of the river gauge site At 11.5 feet, The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed. Homes along Timber Lane, and some along Riverside Road, will experience extensive flooding At 12.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas along Riverside Road and homes in the 200 block of Timber Lane will be inundated. Backwater effects near the mouth of the river may impact homes on Motel Drive Addtional Details: - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast, The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 06/24/2024. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
Delta, MI
, The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Heavy rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack leading to the snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. An upgrade to River Flood Warning is likely in the future. What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. Where: Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Water overflows the banks along the river At 10.0 feet, Water floods low lying areas along the river. This may include, parts of the Flowing Well Campground downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch upstream of the gauge site. Addtional Details: - At 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast, No forecast is available for this location. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
Baraga, MI; Houghton, MI
, The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan, Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt into this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, could be seen this week, which may result in rivers rising above the current forecast. What: Minor flooding is forecast. Where: Sturgeon River near Alston. When: Until further notice. Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river Addtional Details: - At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast, The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 10.1 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History, This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 04/26/1954. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory
Marquette, MI
What: Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. Where: A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette. When: Until 1000 PM EDT Wednesday. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. Addtional Details: - At 955 AM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in Skandia indicated heavy rain and snowmelt creating bankfull to higher river levels. This is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include, Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
