Alertes en vigueurCovington, 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, is expected to continue during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Sturgeon River near Alston.
When: From Monday morning 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 9:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 9.8 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 11.0 feet Saturday evening. 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 06/16/1967. - 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 Monday afternoon at noon EDT.