Michigan Flood Advisory | Effective 05/02/2026 04:52

...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties. .Snow melt, recent rainfall, and increased reservoir releases are causing the river flows to run high. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by upstream dam release are occurring. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake. * WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles northwest of M-95 At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6 inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest of M-95 At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:10 AM CDT Saturday /7:10 AM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to gradually recede and fall below 8.5 ft by Sunday afternoon. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood