Kingsford, MI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...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 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, Flood waters may cover portions of
Homestead and Sturgeon Dam Roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.6 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 WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flood waters 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 10:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM CDT Monday was 9.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise 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, flood waters 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 flood waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:05 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:05 PM CDT Monday was 13.4 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.

* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 PM CDT Monday was 12.3 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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...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.