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Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in WisconsinMichigan Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties. For the Menominee Riverincluding Florence, VulcanModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Menominee River near Florence.
When: From Monday morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.5 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in WisconsinMichigan Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties. For the Menominee Riverincluding Florence, VulcanModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Menominee River near Vulcan.
When: From late tonight until further notice.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by floodwaters.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday night and continue rising to a crest of 17.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 04/19/2002 and 17.4 feet on 04/27/1996 and on 04/16/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
Where: A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following counties, Delta, Dickinson and Menominee.
When: Until 745 AM EDT /645 AM CDT/ Monday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 1048 PM EDT /948 PM CDT/, rain and snowmelt is occurring, and will cause minor flooding. - At 326 PM EDT/226 PM CDT/, MDOT reported that US-2 was closed in the advisory area due to excessive rainfall and snowmelt and remains closed at this time. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, Powers, Hermansville, Ford River, Wilson, Spalding, Bark River, Whitney, Waucedah, Cunard, Schaeffer, Loretto, Vulcan, Hyde and Quinnesec. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.