Iron Mountain, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog will develop tonight as the low
levels cool and ample moisture remains in place, along with light
winds off of the remaining snowpack and cold waters of the Great
Lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* 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, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Vulcan.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead
Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by flood
waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4
feet on 04/27/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara.

* WHEN...Until late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters reach the Aurora Fire
Protection station.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1
feet on 04/27/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages
along Runbers Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet
Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9
feet on 06/15/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Flood waters approach seasonal homes
northeast of Florence.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 05/02/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.

* WHEN...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
At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County
Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson
Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday /11:10 AM EDT Tuesday/ the stage was
5.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0
feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Monday afternoon.
- Action stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri

Michigamme River
Witch Lake      9.0   5.6   Tue 10 am CD 6.3   6.9   7.6


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