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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.

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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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