Dickinson County, MI
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 9:25 PM CDT – Sunday 04/19 12:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Menominee, Marinette and Florence Counties.
Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Menominee River near Florence.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
Additional Details
- At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Iron, MI
- Florence, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:27 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties.
Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.
.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
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 11.7 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 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet tomorrow 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
What to do
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 late tonight at 100 AM CDT /200 AM EDT/.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Marquette, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:47 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 2:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Dickinson, Iron, Forest and Florence Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring.
Where
Brule River near Commonwealth.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters approach seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
Additional Details
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Iron, MI
- Florence, WI
- Forest, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:15 AM CDT – Thursday 04/23 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Menominee, Marinette and Florence Counties.
Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties.
Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Menominee River near Vulcan.
When
Until Thursday morning.
Impacts
At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by floodwaters.
Additional Details
- At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Sunday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 215 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Menominee, MI
- Marinette, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:15 AM CDT – Friday 04/24 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Menominee, Marinette and Florence Counties.
Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties.
Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Menominee River near Niagara.
When
Until Friday evening.
Impacts
At 15.0 feet, Floodwaters reach the Aurora Fire Protection station.
Additional Details
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 215 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Menominee, MI
- Florence, WI
- Marinette, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Lake Effect Snow Showers Today
Created by the NWS Marquette WFO
Cooler weather continues today as light lake effect snowfall moves through the area today before ending over the east tonight. Expect the drier conditions this week to bring some relief to flooding concerns across the area, even as we warm back up after today. #906wx #miwx
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