Active AlertsWakefield, MI

Flood Watch

Issued at Mon 1:01 AM Apr. 13

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Flood Advisory

Issued at Sun 9:32 PM Apr. 12

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Advisory continues 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 continue.
Where: Black River near Bessemer.
When: Until early Wednesday afternoon.
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 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 Monday morning at 1100 AM CDT.

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