Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 4:10PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI; Forest, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin...

Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Florence, Dickinson, Forest
and Iron Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.

* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding is mainly confined to wooded
lowland areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- 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 Tuesday morning by 700 AM CDT.