4/19/2023 11:13:00 PM until 4/20/2023 2:00:00 PM

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 by Thursday afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...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 9:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.8 feet early Saturday morning. - Action stage is 7.5 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&