…The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan…
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
.Melting snow and releases from the Prickett Dam will result in
river rises.
* WHAT…Elevated river levels caused by rain, snowmelt, and dam
releases are occurring.
* WHERE…Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* WHEN…From this afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon
River Road…Rajala Road…and Aho Road
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:40 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to crest near 10.0 feet
around 8 pm Saturday.
– Action stage is 10.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
– www.weather.gov/safety/flood