Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:11PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

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

Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties.

.Recent rain on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical
levels.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Additional homes and structures near the
river are impacted and evacuations may be necessary. Water levels
may reach the bottom of Froberg bridge in addition to other
bridges that cross the river

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM EDT Saturday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.6 feet on 07/16/1968.
- www.weather.gov/safety/flood