Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:47PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
Snowmelt will continue through Friday with increasingly warm
temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible Friday night
which could bring over a half in of rainfall, adding to the flood
risk.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the
following county, Menominee.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Menominee County is mainly snow free, however, water levels
remain high from recent heavy rains and upstream snowmelt.
Additional rainfall with thunderstorms Friday night will
increase the flood risk.
- 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:
Menominee
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov