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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Marquette MI
331 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

.Snowmelt will continue through Friday with increasingly warm
temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible Friday night
which could bring over a half in of rainfall, adding to the flood
risk.

MIZ001-003>007-010-011-013-014-084-085-181200-
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Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-
Dickinson-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton-Northern
Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Manistique, Houghton, Newberry,
Gladstone, Grand Marais, Kenton, L`Anse, Escanaba, Marquette,
Sidnaw, Iron River, Gwinn, Iron Mountain, Seney, Copper Harbor,
Hancock, and Munising
331 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /231 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 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, Alger,
  Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Northern
  Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan,
  Keweenaw, Northern Houghton 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.

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Flood Warning
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1231 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026

MIC013-061-071-103-181030-
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/00000.0.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Baraga MI-Houghton MI-Iron MI-Marquette MI-
1231 AM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 /1131 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT /530 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING...
...REPLACES FLOOD ADVISORY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
  including the following counties, in central Upper Michigan,
  Baraga, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan, Houghton.

* WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT /530 AM CDT/.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1231 AM EDT /1131 PM CDT/, rain and snowmelt is occurring,
    and will cause flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
    the warned area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Covington, U.S. 141 between Covington and Amasa, Alberta,
    Three Lakes, Sidnaw, King Lake, Ned Lake, Canyon Falls, Bone
    Lake, Herman, Watton and Craig Lake State Park.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4661 8867 4665 8844 4677 8811 4657 8812
      4629 8823 4627 8861 4642 8870 4652 8874


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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1105 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...

  Sturgeon River near Sidnaw affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties.

.Rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack, which has led to
snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers could increase quickly and
reach critical levels.

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 Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&

MIC013-061-181800-
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/SNWM4.N.RS.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1105 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Sidnaw.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of low lying wooded lands
  upstream and downstream occurs

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6
    feet early tomorrow afternoon.
  - Action stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

Sturgeon River
Sidnaw        12.0  9.7   Fri 10 pm ED 10.7  8.3   7.4


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LAT...LON 4658 8837 4654 8875 4672 8872 4672 8860
      4664 8862 4666 8835


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1058 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

  Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton
  Counties.

.Flows in rivers could still 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 Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&

MIC013-061-181800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CLLM4.1.RS.260414T1140Z.260417T2200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1058 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:00 PM EDT Friday was 11.1 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

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (unknown time)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Sturgeon River
Chassell      10.5  11.1  Fri 6 pm EDT MSG   MSG   MSG


&&

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


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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1055 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

  Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties.

.Warming temperatures have accelerated snowmelt this week. Flows in
rivers are continuing to increase quickly, potentially reaching
critical levels. Rainfall seen this past evening may result in
rivers rising above the current forecast.

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 Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

&&

MIC013-061-181800-
/O.CON.KMQT.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ALSM4.3.RS.260413T0417Z.260419T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1055 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 PM EDT Friday was 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
    feet early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.8 feet on 04/24/1960.
  - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Sturgeon River
Alston        8.0   9.9   Fri 10 pm ED 13.6  12.2  8.9


&&

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


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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
402 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
402 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /302 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The threat for flooding continues due to snowmelt and potential
rainfall. A Flood Watch is in effect for everywhere except the
far western UP through tonight. See the latest Area Forecast and
Hydro Discussions for details.

Thunderstorms are expected across Upper Michigan late this
afternoon through this evening, with some strong to severe storms
possible over the west half. Some of the storms could produce
damaging hail and wind. See the Area Forecast Discussion for more
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

River flooding is still possible this weekend.

.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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