Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 6:40AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical
levels.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Upper Michigan, including the
following counties, Gogebic and Ontonagon.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Gogebic
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov