Menominee County, MI

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In effect from Monday 04/20 8:25 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 11:30 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Menominee River below Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain affecting Florence, Dickinson, Menominee and Marinette Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast.

What

Minor flooding is occurring.

Where

Menominee River below Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain.

When

From this morning until further notice.

Impacts

At 20.5 feet, Water approaches a few homes or mobile homes near the River Bend campground.

Additional Details

- At 8:12 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:12 AM CDT Monday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6 feet on 04/25/2019. - 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 1130 PM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Dickinson, MI
  • Menominee, MI
  • Florence, WI
  • Marinette, 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 Monday 04/20 11:36 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 2:45 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.

Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.

What

Minor flooding is occurring.

Where

Menominee River near Koss.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 17.0 feet, Water floods a boat landing near the gauge.

Additional Details

- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 17.0 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 late tonight by 245 AM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Menominee, MI
  • Marinette, 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 Monday 04/20 11:36 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 2:45 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.

Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.

What

Minor flooding is occurring.

Where

Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 14.0 feet, Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas.

Additional Details

- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 late tonight by 245 AM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Menominee, MI
  • Marinette, 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 Monday 04/20 11:37 AM CDT – Thursday 04/23 11:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...

Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Marinette, Menominee and Florence Counties.

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Menominee River near Vulcan.

When

Until Thursday morning.

Impacts

At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by flood waters.

Additional Details

- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 late tonight by 245 AM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Dickinson, MI
  • Menominee, MI
  • Marinette, 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 Monday 04/20 11:37 AM CDT – Saturday 04/25 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...

Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...

Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Marinette, Menominee and Florence Counties.

Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

Where

Menominee River near Niagara.

When

Until Saturday evening.

Impacts

At 14.5 feet, In the city of Niagara, water begins to cover the Niagara boat landing on Tyler Road, and water approaches homes along Sherman Street.

Additional Details

- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 late tonight by 245 AM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Dickinson, MI
  • Menominee, MI
  • Florence, WI
  • Marinette, 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 Monday 04/20 11:42 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 2:45 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Green Bay WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.

For the Menominee River...including McAllister...Moderate flooding is forecast.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

Menominee River near McAllister.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters are covering River Drive and Shore Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan and South Park Road east of Porterfield in Marinette County. This stage compares to a flow of 24240 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam.

Additional Details

- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near near 18 ft, moderate flood stage, early this afternoon, then continue to slowly fall to minor flood stage later this afternoon into Tuesday. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 late tonight by 245 AM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Menominee, MI
  • Marinette, 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.

From the forecaster

Warming Through Midweek

Created by the NWS Marquette WFO

Dry weather and warmer temperatures can be expected through midweek. Expect light winds and abundant sunshine tomorrow with temperatures reaching the 50s and 60s. With the light winds expect a lake breeze to form near Lake Superior and Lake Michigan by afternoon, dropping temperatures back down into the 40s along the shorelines. Rivers will continue to run high due to continued snowmelt. The next chance for rain comes Thursday night.

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