Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 9:15pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron
County.
Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and
Marquette 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...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon
River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM EDT Thursday was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.2 feet on 04/18/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 this afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100
PM CDT/.
Area Description:
Baraga, MI; Houghton, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender: