Active AlertsAshland

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 10:46 PM Apr. 12
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Tyler Forks near Mellen affecting northeastern Ashland and northwestern Iron Counties. .Rain on top of the existing snowpack will increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff will cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is expected.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tyler Forks near Mellen.
When: From Monday morning to Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 9.8 feet, ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 9.8 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. More information and resources about spring flooding is available at www.weather.gov/duluth/spring-flooding. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM CDTMonday evening at 1100 PM CDT.

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