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Flood Advisory
The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly. Rainfall is also likely during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are forecast.
Where: Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint).
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 7.0 feet, 5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated.
Additional Details: - At 8:10 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 6.9 feet early Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.