Flood Warning Issued for Baraga and Houghton Counties in Michigan
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NOAA issued it on April 8, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Baraga and Houghton Counties in Michigan due to expected snowmelt and possible rainfall causing river levels to rise.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Baraga and Houghton Counties, Michigan
- Issued
- April 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Marquette MI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Baraga and Houghton Counties, Michigan.
Flood Warning in Michigan
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Marquette, MI. This alert is of the type 'Flood Warning' and is effective from its issuance.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Baraga and Houghton Counties in Michigan, specifically the Sturgeon River near Alston.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at the provided weather resources.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The Sturgeon River is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet, with the current stage at 4.8 feet. Flood stage is 8.0 feet, and bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from late Monday night until further notice, with onset at 2026-04-14T00:00:00-04:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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