Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Details
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and
Iron Counties.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Marinette,
Dickinson and Menominee Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, Niagara...Minor and
Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes along Runbers road
in Florence County. This stage compares to a flow rate of 10600
cubic feet per second at the Brule Dam. At 9100 cfs, floodwaters
affect a seasonal home on a private drive off Runbers Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.8 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 11.7 feet early
Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on 05/11/1965.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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/grb
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 330 AM CDT.