Alertes en vigueurGwinn, MI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. .Rainfall has recently fallen on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Additional heavy rainfall may be seen later at times this week, increasing snowmelt and river flows. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Chocolay River near Harvey.
When: From this evening to Thursday evening.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Water begins to inundate the parking lot where M-28 crosses the Chocolay Riveras well as low lying areas along Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river At 10.0 feet, Water inundates the entire parking lot at the M-28 bridgeand the fishing pier begins to be submerged. Water inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside Road downstream of the river gauge site 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 Laneand some along Riverside Roadwill experience extensive flooding At 12.0 feet, Homes in low-lying areas along Riverside Road and homes in the 200 block of Timber Lane will be inundated. Backwater effects near the mouth of the river may impact homes on Motel Drive
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 06/24/2024. - 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 Tuesday afternoon at noon EDT.

Patches and areas of fog are expected tonight across parts of central Upper Michigan. Some locations may experience dense fog, with visibilities at or below a quarter mile. Drivers are reminded to drive at appropriate speeds for conditions, increase the distance between themselves and other vehicles, and ensure your low beam headlights are on.

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.
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 601LE and LG experience significant flooding
Additional Details: - At 12:20 PM EDT Monday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 8.5 feet Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 8.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM EDT.

What: Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
Where: A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette.
When: Until 1000 PM EDT Wednesday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
Additional Details: - At 955 AM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in Skandia indicated heavy rain and snowmelt creating bankfull to higher river levels. This 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

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.