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Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 8:44 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than one nautical mile. * WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior. * WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 7:43 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 7:39 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:02 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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 && 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 &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:02 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday morning. * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday morning to a crest of 7.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Action stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri East Branch Escanaba River Gwinn 7.0 4.2 Tue 7 am EDT 5.2 5.9 6.6 &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.1 feet Saturday morning. - 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 Wed Thu Fri Middle Branch Escanaba River Humboldt 6.5 4.9 Tue 11 am ED 5.3 5.6 5.8 &&
Hydrologic Statement
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FORECAST INFORMATION UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT... * WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.4 feet late tonight. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey. * WHEN...Until 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Chocolay River Harvey 10.0 10.2 Tue 6 am EDT 10.2 9.7 9.4 &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:59 PM Apr. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic. * WHEN...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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 8.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 8.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Michigamme River Republic 9.0 5.6 Tue 8 am EDT 6.7 7.5 7.9 &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:57 PM Apr. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * 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. * ADDITIONAL 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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
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