Iron County, MI
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:23 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 11:30 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Forest, Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties.
Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Major flooding is forecast.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring.
Where
Brule River near Commonwealth.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 15.0 feet, Flood waters are likely surrounding seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
Additional Details
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Sunday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 1130 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Iron, MI
- Florence, WI
- Forest, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:42 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 11:45 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties.
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Menominee, Dickinson, Florence and Marinette Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Menominee, Dickinson and Marinette Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Koss, McAllister...Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Menominee River near Florence.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Iron, MI
- Florence, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:44 PM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 5:30 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County.
Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties.
Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.
.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where
Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint).
When
Until early Wednesday morning.
Impacts
At 5.0 feet, At 5 feet the lowest portions of the Robert Olson Walking Trail begin to flood At 5.5 feet, 3500 - cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 7.0 feet, 5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated. At 8.0 feet, Parking lot of roadside park upstream of M-69 begins to flood
Additional Details
- At 8:10 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:10 PM CDT Sunday was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 04/30/2020. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 Monday afternoon at 300 PM CDT /400 PM EDT/.
Areas impacted
- Iron, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:44 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 3:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County.
.Snowmelt and recent rainfall resulting in rivers reaching critical levels.
What
Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue.
Where
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme).
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 7.0 feet, 2700 cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 8.0 feet, 3700 cfs - River begins to flood additional low lying areas along the river bank
Additional Details
- At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Iron, MI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Warming Up Again!
Created by the NWS Marquette WFO
Warmer temperatures return this week, with highs potentially returning into the 70s by Wednesday and Thursday. River flooding, while receding, is expected to continue. If you see any flooding, turn around and don't drown!
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