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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Marquette MI
640 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 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.

MIZ001-003>007-010>014-084-085-160245-
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Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-
Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton-
Northern Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Seney, Manistique, L`Anse, Marquette,
Houghton, Sidnaw, Iron Mountain, Munising, Newberry, Menominee,
Gladstone, Gwinn, Kenton, Copper Harbor, Grand Marais, Iron
River, Escanaba, and Hancock
640 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 /540 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026/

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* 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, Alger,
  Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee,
  Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper
  Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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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BW

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1256 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan...

  Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties.

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

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 morning at 900 AM EDT.

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1256 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 22.

* 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 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
    feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.9 feet on 04/18/2002.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Sturgeon River
Alston        8.0   8.5   Wed 12 pm ED 9.0   9.6   12.0


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LAT...LON 4672 8872 4683 8866 4692 8861 4692 8848
      4687 8850 4672 8860


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DT

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1256 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

  Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton
  Counties.

  Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County.

  Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County.

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/.

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1256 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

* 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
  At 12.0 feet, Lower portions of Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...
  and Rajala Road are impassable

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:35 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:35 AM EDT Wednesday was 10.9 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

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LAT...LON 4692 8861 4704 8856 4703 8850 4700 8845
      4692 8848


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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
322 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
322 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026 /222 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snowmelt and impacts from recent rainfall will continue to lead to
flooding concerns today through tonight. See the latest Area and
Hydro Discussions for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A prolonged period of well above freezing temperatures and higher
dewpoints will bring increased snowmelt. This, combined with
periods of potential heavy rain and thunderstorms, will accelerate
river rises and lead to ponding of water in areas with poor
drainage. A Flood Watch remains in place for all of Upper Michigan
through Wednesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any observed flooding, hail, or
wind damage from rain showers and thunderstorms 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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