Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:47am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Dickinson, Iron, Forest and
Florence Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters approach seasonal homes
northeast of Florence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI; Forest, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov