Active AlertsDonken, MI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels.
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 RoadRajala Roadand Aho Road
Additional Details: - At 6:00 PM EDT Friday, April 17 the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EDT Friday was 11.1 feet. - ForecastNo forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 04/18/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Sunday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.