Michigan Flood Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 10:32

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...WE Energies will be releasing 50 cfs from Way Dam for the next 24 hours to allow capacity for the forecast rainfall event expected April 23 and 24 2026. This increase in flow will increase water levels approximately one half inch in this river corridor. This precautionary measure is needed to ensure the Dam has capacity to handle incoming rainfall and snowmelt. Should you experience flood damage, please contact 211 for instructions on the use of the Self Reporting Damage App. Please only use 911 if experiencing an emergency. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, 2700 cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 8.0 feet, 3700 cfs - River begins to flood additional low lying areas along the river bank * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Thursday was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.0 feet on 04/19/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood