Active AlertsLittle Lake, MI

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt early this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to continue during this time period, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
What: Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring.
Where: Chocolay River near Harvey.
When: From this morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Water begins to inundate the parking lot where M-28 crosses the Chocolay Riveras well as low lying areas along Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river At 10.0 feet, Water inundates the entire parking lot at the M-28 bridgeand the fishing pier begins to be submerged. Water inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside Road downstream of the river gauge site At 11.5 feet, The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed. Homes along Timber Laneand some along Riverside Roadwill experience extensive flooding
Additional Details: - At 9:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 9.9 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall to 9.2 feet early Friday morning. It will rise to 9.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 400 AM EDT.