…Observed flooding changed from Unknown to Minor severity for the
following rivers in Michigan…
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga
Counties.
.Recent rain and snowmelt will continue to result in elevated river
levels and 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 9:23 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:23 AM EDT Saturday was 10.7 feet.
– Forecast…No forecast is available for this location.
– 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