Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Advisory issued April 23 at 8:51PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Baraga, MI; Houghton, MI
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .River levels remain elevated from recent rain, snowmelt, and releases from Prickett Dam. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Homes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County...Sturgeon River Road...Aho Road...and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County...Sturgeon Road...Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road...Tahtinen Road... Irwin Road...Oliver Road...and Shirley Road are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.9 feet tomorrow evening. - Action stage is 7.5 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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 Thursday afternoon at 100 PM EDT.
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