Loretto, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...AREAS OF DENSE FOG POSSIBLE TONIGHT...

Patches and areas of fog are expected tonight across parts of
central Upper Michigan. Some locations may experience dense fog,
with visibilities at or below a quarter mile.

Drivers are reminded to drive at appropriate speeds for
conditions, increase the distance between themselves and other
vehicles, and ensure your low beam headlights are on.

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT /1030 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the
following counties, Delta, Dickinson and Menominee.

* WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT /1030 PM CDT/.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 830 PM EDT /730 PM CDT/, rain and snowmelt is occurring,
and will cause flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Escanaba, Norway, Stephenson, Powers, Hermansville, Cedar
River, Bagley, Ford River, Wilson, Spalding, Bark River,
Nadeau, Waucedah, Gourley, Daggett, Faithorn, Carney, Nathan,
Banat and Cunard.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding is mainly confined to wooded
lowland areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes along Runbers road
in Florence County. This stage compares to a flow rate of 10600
cubic feet per second at the Brule Dam. At 9100 cfs, floodwaters
affect a seasonal home on a private drive off Runbers Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.8 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.7 feet early
Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on 05/11/1965.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

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

* WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The Kingsford and Niagara Parks are
flooded. In Niagara, floodwaters affect Sherman Street and the
former Stora Enso Mill, as well as the United Methodist Church.  In
Southern Dickinson County Michigan, water is covering Highway 577,
and a trailer park in the city of Quinnesec is flooded. River Road
in Aurora is covered by floodwaters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:05 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:05 AM CDT Monday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2
feet on 04/19/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

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

* WHERE...Menominee River near Vulcan.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Floodwaters may cover portions of Homestead
and Sturgeon Dam Roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet
early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7
feet on 04/19/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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, Menominee,
Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper
Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and
Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* 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 ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are
occurring.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.

* WHEN...From this morning 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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 AM CDT Monday /11:10 AM EDT Monday/ the stage was
4.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 8.9 feet early
Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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     Tue   Wed   Thu

Michigamme River
Witch Lake      9.0   4.9   Mon 10 am CD 6.3   7.0   7.6


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