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XFlood Warning issued April 22 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 PM CDT Wednesday /11:10 PM EDT Wednesday/ the stage
was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:10 PM CDT Wednesday /11:10 PM EDT Wednesday/ was
11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9
feet early Monday morning.
- 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

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 Thursday afternoon at 100 PM CDT
/200 PM EDT/.
XFlood Warning issued April 22 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
Dickinson Counties.

Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

* 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 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 04/29/1979.
- 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 Thursday afternoon at 100 PM CDT
/200 PM EDT/.
XFlood Advisory issued April 22 at 11:15PM EDT until April 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
County.

Tahquamenon River near Paradise affecting Luce County.

* 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
At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins
to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.3
feet early Friday afternoon.
- 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 Thursday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
XFlood Watch issued April 22 at 2:37PM EDT until April 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga,
Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan,
Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening 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.
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