Alertes en vigueurDonken, MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Sunday was 11.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall to minor flood stage this evening, settling further through Tuesday, April 21 to just below minor flood stage at 7.9 feet. The river then rises back above flood stage Wednesday morning and continues rising to 8.6 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 07/16/1968. - 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 200 AM EDT.