Flood Watch issued April 17 at 4:30AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Details
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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the
following county, Menominee.
* 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...
- Menominee County is mainly snow free. However, water levels
remain high from recent heavy rains and upstream snowmelt.
Additional rainfall with thunderstorms this evening will
increase the flood risk.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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.