…The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan…
Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County.
.Recent rainfall and snowmelt has lead to river rises above bankfull.
* WHAT…Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt are
occurring.
* WHERE…Michigamme River near Republic.
* WHEN…From this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 7.7 feet, Water begins to impact the yards of homes
near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:20 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain stationary through
this weekend.
– Action stage is 8.4 feet.
– Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
– www.weather.gov/safety/flood