Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:26PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Michigan...Wisconsin...

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Flood waters approach seasonal homes
northeast of Florence.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 05/02/2013.
- 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.

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 330 AM CDT.