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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
352 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-250800-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
352 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026 /252 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan and western Upper Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

The combination of warm, moist air contributing to snowmelt, along
with moderate to locally heavy rain through today will result in
renewed flooding concerns for low-lying areas, streams, and rivers
over the western half of the UP. A Flood Watch remains in effect.

Thunderstorms are possible today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any observed flooding to the
National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit
reports to the National Weather Service via phone, on our website,
or through social media.

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Marquette MI
445 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

MIZ001>005-010-011-084-250400-
/O.CON.KMQT.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260425T1200Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Iron-
Dickinson-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Gwinn, Sidnaw, Kenton, Hancock, Copper
Harbor, Ontonagon, Marquette, Iron River, Houghton, Iron
Mountain, and L`Anse
445 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026 /345 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026/

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
  including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga,
  Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan,
  Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

GS

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1216 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette
  County.

  Tahquamenon River near Paradise affecting Luce County.

  Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&

MIC103-241800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260427T1800Z/
/HUMM4.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1216 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.

* WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt.

* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood
  At 7.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
  At 8.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
  At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins
  to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4
    feet this evening.
  - Action stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location                    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Middle Branch Escanaba River
Humboldt                    6.5   5.9   Thu 11 pm ED 6.4   6.1   5.6


&&

LAT...LON 4652 8795 4656 8790 4650 8780 4645 8790


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TDUD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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/.

&&

MIC103-241800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BNGM4.2.SM.000000T0000Z.260427T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* 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 601...LE and LG experience
  significant flooding
  At 12.8 feet, Water reaches the level from April of 2002

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 AM EDT Thursday was 10.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
    feet Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.8 feet on 04/18/2023.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Michigamme River
Republic        9.0   10.5  Thu 7 am EDT 10.6  11.1  11.8


&&

LAT...LON 4631 8803 4638 8805 4640 8793 4631 8791


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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/.

&&

MIC043-103-241800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLKM4.3.SM.260418T0522Z.260427T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1115 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /1215 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the
  river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards
  of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
  At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles
  northwest of M-95
  At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson
  bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood
  Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6
  inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest
  of M-95
  At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County
  Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson
  Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters
  At 13.0 feet, Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic
  near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded.
  Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg
  road are flooded

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:10 PM CDT Thursday /11:10 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage
    was 11.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:10 PM CDT Thursday /11:10 PM EDT Thursday/ was
    11.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
    feet Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.1 feet on 04/20/2002.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Michigamme River
Witch Lake      9.0   11.0  Thu 11 pm ED 11.5  12.1  12.8


&&

LAT...LON 4631 8803 4631 8791 4623 8796 4615 8812
      4623 8812 4627 8804


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