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Flood Watch
Issued: 8:30 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS 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... - Snowmelt continues today with rainfall coming late this afternoon through this evening. - 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. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 7:24 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:24 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:28 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette. * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1027 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated snowmelt and some rainfall over the past few days 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:23 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY MORNING... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD ADVISORY... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday morning. * 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 9:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 6.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Middle Branch Escanaba River Humboldt 6.5 6.4 Thu 9 pm EDT 6.8 6.8 6.1 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:22 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * 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 (8 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Michigamme River Republic 9.0 7.1 Thu 7 am EDT 7.9 8.5 8.9 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:22 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 9:10 PM CDT Thursday /10:10 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage was 7.4 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 early Monday afternoon. - 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 (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Michigamme River Witch Lake 9.0 7.4 Thu 9 pm CDT 8.3 9.1 9.3 &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:21 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn. * WHEN...From Friday evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.9 feet, Water reaches the bottom girder of the M-35 bridge * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:24 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to 7.6 feet Saturday evening. It will fall below flood stage 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 &&
River Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:20 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey. * WHEN...Until Monday 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 rise to a crest of 9.9 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Chocolay River Harvey 10.0 9.8 Thu 7 am EDT 9.9 9.7 8.7 &&
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