Alertes en vigueurAtlantic Mine, MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt into this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall, potentially heavy at times, could be seen this week, which may result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Sturgeon River near Alston.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other bridges that cross the river
Additional Details: - At 10:30 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage this afternoon to 10.1 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 10.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 04/26/1954. - 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 late tonight at 400 AM EDT.