Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:16PM EDT until April 18 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 0.25 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts
up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rapid snowmelt is also
occurring and will add to the flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
roadways and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Three Lakes, Craig Lake State Park, Herman and Island Lake.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Baraga, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov