Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Menominee, MI; Marinette, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

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

Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and
Iron Counties.

Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting
Menominee and Marinette Counties.

Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties.

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette
Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron
Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids
Dam, Koss, McAllister...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Koss.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters approach a home on the
Wisconsin side of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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.

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM CDT.