4 products issued by NWS for: Chassell MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Marquette MI
430 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026
.Snowmelt will continue through today with increasingly warm
temperatures and humidity. Thunderstorms are possible late this
afternoon into this evening, which could bring over a half inch of
rainfall, adding to the flood risk.
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Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce-Iron-
Dickinson-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-Southern Houghton-Northern
Schoolcraft-
Including the cities of Gwinn, Copper Harbor, L`Anse, Gladstone,
Munising, Sidnaw, Hancock, Marquette, Escanaba, Iron Mountain,
Kenton, Seney, Grand Marais, Manistique, Newberry, Houghton, and
Iron River
430 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /330 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan,
including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger,
Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Northern
Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan,
Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton.
* 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...
- Snowmelt continues today with rainfall coming late this
afternoon through this evening.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 355 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-180800- Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce- Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft- Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft- 355 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026 /255 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper Michigan and western Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The threat for flooding continues due to snowmelt and potential rainfall. A Flood Watch is in effect for everywhere except the far western UP through tonight. See the latest Area Forecast and Hydro Discussions for details. Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Delta and Menominee counties this morning as visibilities down to a quarter mile or less are being seen. Thunderstorms are expected across Upper Michigan late this afternoon through this evening, with some strong to severe storms possible over the west half. Some of the storms could produce damaging hail and wind, and a spin-up tornado cannot be completely ruled out (even though the chance is very low). See the Area Forecast Discussion for more details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday River flooding is still possible this weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any observed flooding, hail, or wind damage from rain showers and thunderstorms to the National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit reports to the National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through social media. $$
Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1019 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton
Counties.
.Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon EDT.
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1019 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon
River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 PM EDT Thursday was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.2 feet on 04/18/2023.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Fld Observed Forecasts (unknown time)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time d1 d2 d3
Sturgeon River
Chassell 10.5 11.1 Thu 4 pm EDT MSG MSG MSG
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LAT...LON 4692 8861 4704 8856 4703 8850 4700 8845
4692 8848
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Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1016 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties.
.Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in
rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall,
potentially heavy at times, could be seen this week, which may
result in rivers rising above the current forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at noon EDT.
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1016 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the
river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels
may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other
bridges that cross the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Thursday was 8.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.9 feet on 04/18/2002.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Sturgeon River
Alston 8.0 8.9 Thu 9 pm EDT 10.0 12.3 10.4
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LAT...LON 4672 8872 4683 8866 4692 8861 4692 8848
4687 8850 4672 8860
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