Marquette County, MI
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:23 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 4:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.
.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn.
When
Until Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts
At 9.0 feet, Peter Nordeen park on right bank floods
Additional Details
- At 10:10 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:10 PM EDT Saturday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.1 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 04/21/1985. - 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 200 AM EDT.
Areas impacted
- 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 11:23 AM EDT – Sunday 04/26 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County.
.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt.
When
Until Sunday, April 26.
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 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM EDT Sunday was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 6.0 feet early Thursday morning. It will then rise to flood stage early Saturday morning. It will fall for the remainder of the period. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 04/15/2023. - 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 200 AM EDT.
Areas impacted
- 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 11:27 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 2:00 AM EDT
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 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 8:48 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:48 AM EDT Sunday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - 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
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
- 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 11:27 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 2:00 AM EDT
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 11:46 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.
.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Chocolay River near Harvey.
When
Until late tomorrow morning.
Impacts
At 11.5 feet, The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed. Homes along Timber Lane...and some along Riverside Road...will experience extensive flooding
Additional Details
- At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Sunday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.3 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 10/19/2016. - 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 by Monday morning at 815 AM EDT.
Areas impacted
- 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 Saturday 04/18 10:04 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 2:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What
Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.
Where
A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette.
When
Until 200 PM EDT Monday.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
Additional Details
- At 959 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated snowmelt and some rainfall over the past few days is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas impacted
- Marquette, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
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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