AREAS AFFECTED : BARAGA, MI; HOUGHTON, MI
...The Flood Warning continues 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, April 26 the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain at or above flood
stage into early 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