…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan…
Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan…
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
.Rounds of rainfall from Monday, combined with snowmelt from the
higher terrain, are causing river flows to become high. Expect minor
flooding.
* 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 5:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 11.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain above flood stage
through the middle of this week.
– Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.2 feet on 04/18/2023.
– www.weather.gov/safety/flood