Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 7:00am
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Unknown to Minor severity for the
following rivers in Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
.Recent rain and snowmelt will continue to result in elevated river
levels and minor flooding.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon
River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:23 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:23 AM EDT Saturday was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.2 feet on 04/18/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 evening at 1000 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Baraga, MI; Houghton, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI