4/19/2023 2:06:00 PM until 4/20/2023 2:00:00 PM

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

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 flooding from recent snow melts and upstream dam releases is still ongoing. ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * 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 1:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.9 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 7.5 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&