4/19/2023 1:59:00 PM until 4/20/2023 2:00:00 PM

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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/marquette. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 730 AM CDT /830 AM EDT/.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Marquette and Dickinson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Monday, April 17 the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&