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Flood Watch
Issued: 7:47 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * 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, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * 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. &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:19 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * 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 At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to a crest of 6.6 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Middle Branch Escanaba River Humboldt 6.5 6.1 Thu 12 pm ED 6.4 6.6 6.1 &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:19 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.6 feet Thursday, April 23. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:16 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD ADVISORY... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake. * WHEN...From this afternoon 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 11:10 AM CDT Thursday /12:10 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 9.5 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 04/24/1969. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Michigamme River Witch Lake 9.0 7.3 Thu 11 am CD 8.2 8.9 9.3 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:16 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY, APRIL 23... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD ADVISORY... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday, April 23. * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:54 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 9.1 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 04/26/2008. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Michigamme River Republic 9.0 7.1 Thu 7 am EDT 7.7 8.3 8.9 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 5:04 PM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT TO MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.9 feet, Water reaches the bottom girder of the M-35 bridge * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:50 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 4.9 feet this afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to 7.5 feet Saturday evening. It will fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon to 4.8 feet Tuesday evening then rise again. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.9 feet on 04/17/2002. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:48 AM Apr. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT SATURDAY... * 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1140 PM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in Skandia was 8.75 feet, indicating bankfull to higher river levels. This is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas may have already cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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