Weather Alert in Michigan

Flood Advisory issued April 24 at 10:49AM EDT until April 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

AREAS AFFECTED: Baraga, MI; Houghton, MI

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .River levels remain elevated from recent rain, snowmelt, and releases from Prickett Dam. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * 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 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.7 feet Thursday, May 01. - Action stage is 7.5 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

INSTRUCTION: 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 10pm EDT today.this evening at 1000 PM EDT.

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