Active AlertsMarenisco, MI
Flood Watch
Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan Black River near Bessemer affecting Gogebic 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: Black River near Bessemer.
When: From this morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Which is flood stagewater impacts low lying areas of properties along Black River Road and Hedberg Road
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet tomorrow evening. - 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 300 AM CDT.