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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
355 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-240800-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
355 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /255 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 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 and
moderate to locally heavy rain tonight will result in renewed
flooding concerns for low-lying areas, streams, and rivers over
the western half of the UP. A Flood Watch has been issued.

Thunderstorms are possible tonight. A few may be strong to
marginally severe in the far west tonight with gusty winds and
hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The combination of warm, moist air contributing to snowmelt and
moderate to locally heavy rain into Friday will result in renewed
flooding concerns for low-lying areas, streams, and rivers over
the western half of the UP. A Flood Watch has been issued.

.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 Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1042 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

  Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
  Dickinson 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 Thursday afternoon at 100 PM CDT
/200 PM EDT/.

&&

MIC103-231800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BNGM4.2.SM.000000T0000Z.260421T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 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 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
    feet Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.0 feet on 04/29/1979.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Michigamme River
Republic        9.0   11.0  Wed 7 am EDT 10.3  10.2  10.5


&&

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


$$

TDUD

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1042 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

  Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and
  Dickinson 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 Thursday afternoon at 100 PM CDT
/200 PM EDT/.

&&

MIC043-103-231800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WLKM4.3.SM.260418T0522Z.260421T0310Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1042 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /1142 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026/

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

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 Wednesday /11:10 PM EDT Wednesday/ the stage
    was 11.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:10 PM CDT Wednesday /11:10 PM EDT Wednesday/ was
    11.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9
    feet early Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.0 feet on 04/19/2023.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Michigamme River
Witch Lake      9.0   11.5  Wed 10 pm CD 11.0  11.1  11.5


&&

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


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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1115 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 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.

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 Thursday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&

MIC103-231800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260427T1800Z/
/HUMM4.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1115 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 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 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.3
    feet early Friday afternoon.
  - 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     Fri   Sat   Sun

Middle Branch Escanaba River
Humboldt                    6.5   5.7   Wed 10 pm ED 6.1   6.3   6.1


&&

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


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TDUD

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Marquette MI
237 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 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>005-010-011-084-231200-
/O.NEW.KMQT.FA.A.0002.260424T0000Z-260425T1200Z/
/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Iron-
Dickinson-Southern Houghton-
Including the cities of Iron River, Kenton, Houghton, Marquette,
Sidnaw, Ontonagon, Iron Mountain, Hancock, Copper Harbor, L`Anse,
and Gwinn
237 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /137 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is 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...From Thursday evening 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.

&&

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DT

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