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Flood Warning
Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring.
Where: Michigamme River near Republic.
When: From this afternoon 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 601LE and LG experience significant flooding
Additional Details: - At 12:20 PM EDT Monday the stage was 5.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 8.5 feet Monday, April 20. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 8.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 late tonight at 515 AM EDT.
Flood Advisory
What: Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.
Where: A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette.
When: Until 1000 PM EDT Wednesday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
Additional Details: - At 955 AM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in Skandia indicated heavy rain and snowmelt creating bankfull to higher river levels. This is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.