Area Temperatures

Marquette County

Williams Park: Pine & Michigan on the eastside of Marquette

48° (05:15 pm)

McCarty's Cove: U.S. Coast Guard Station on lakefront

40°(05:06 pm)

Trowbridge: Near Trowbridge Park

53° (05:22 pm)

Negaunee: Negaunee MDOT station on Hwy 41

59° (06:19 pm)

Sawyer Airport: near Gwinn

66° (04:45 pm)

Big Bay: Big Bay HADS station

43° (04:40 pm)

Republic: Co Rd LD & 601

69° (05:15 pm)

Upper Michigan

Chatham: U.S. Climate Reference Network site for Upper Peninsula

60° (04:45 pm)

Munising: Munising Lakeshore AWOS station

37° (04:56 pm)

Escanaba: Delta County Airport

45° (11:34 am)

Iron Mountain: Ford Airport

73° (05:20 pm)

Houghton: Houghton County Memorial Airport

54° (05:20 pm)

Ironwood: Gogebic County Airport

73° (05:20 pm)

Sault Ste. Marie: Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Airport

46° (05:20 pm)

All times Eastern

Marquette County Weather Forecast

via the National Weather Service

Updated: 02:21 PM EDT Apr 16, 2026

Late This Afternoon: Sunny. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Areas of fog. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 68 inland to around 62 at the shore. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night: Rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers, freezing rain likely with a slight chance of sleet after midnight. Little or no sleet accumulation. Minor ice accumulation possible. Lows 29 to 34. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Saturday: Much colder. A chance of rain showers and sleet in the morning, then a slight chance of snow showers and sleet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy. Highs 35 to 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday: Cold. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 33.
Sunday Night: Clear. Lows around 20 inland to around 26 at the shore.
Monday: Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs around 47.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 36.
Tuesday: Warmer, sunny. Highs 53 to 58.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly clear. Lows around 34. Highs 53 to 58 inland to around 50 at the shore.
Wednesday Night: Clear. Lows around 36.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 58.

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XFlood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Snowmelt will continue through Friday with increasingly warm
temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible Friday night
which could bring over a half in of rainfall, adding to the flood
risk.

* 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...
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.
XFlood Advisory issued April 16 at 1:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

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

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

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* 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 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 6.6 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
evening.
- Action stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 800 AM EDT.
XFlood Advisory issued April 16 at 1:19PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

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

* WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow 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 fall to 6.6 feet
Thursday, April 23.
- Action stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 800 AM EDT.
XFlood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The National Weather Service in Marquette MI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.

* WHEN...From this afternoon 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 11:10 AM CDT Thursday /12:10 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage
was 7.3 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
Monday morning.
- 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

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT /930
AM EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 16 at 12:16PM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The National Weather Service in Marquette MI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday, April 23.

* 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

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT /930
AM EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 16 at 1:04PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.

Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.

East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.

Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County.

Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County.

.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 7.9 feet, Water reaches the bottom girder of the M-35
bridge

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:50 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 4.9 feet this afternoon. It
will then rise above flood stage early Saturday morning to
7.5 feet Saturday evening. It will fall below flood stage
early 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

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 915 AM EDT /815
AM CDT/.
XFlood Advisory issued April 15 at 11:48PM EDT until April 18 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* 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 further notice.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1140 PM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in
Skandia was 8.75 feet, indicating bankfull to higher river
levels. This is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing
poor drainage areas may have already cause minor flooding in
the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Skandia and Carlshend.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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