Weather Alert in Michigan
Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 11:39AM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
AREAS AFFECTED: Baraga, MI; Houghton, MI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Advisory continues 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 continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * 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 10:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7 feet this afternoon. - 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 this evening.this evening at 1000 PM EDT.
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