Ishpeming, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 7 to 12 ft Monday night becoming westererly winds 20 to
30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt Tuesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.

* 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.

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...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet Sunday,
May 03.
- Action stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

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

* 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
At 13.0 feet, Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic
near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded.
Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg
road are flooded

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 AM CDT Sunday /11:10 AM EDT Sunday/ the stage was
11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:10 AM CDT Sunday /11:10 AM EDT Sunday/ was 11.4
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.0 feet on 04/19/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Michigamme River
Witch Lake      9.0   11.4  Sun 10 am CD 12.0  11.6  10.9


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

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

* 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
At 12.8 feet, Water reaches the level from April of 2002

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM EDT Sunday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.8 feet on 04/18/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Michigamme River
Republic        9.0   11.0  Sun 7 am EDT 11.6  11.4  10.8


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