Flood Warning Issued for Dickinson and Menominee Counties in Michigan and Florence and Marinette in Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 12, 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 parts of Michigan and Wisconsin, forecasting minor flooding on the Menominee River near Niagara starting Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Michigan and Northeastern Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay WI
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 Upper Michigan and Northeastern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Green Bay WI. It was sent on April 12, 2026, at 10:51 AM CDT and becomes effective from that time.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Dickinson and Menominee counties in Michigan, and Florence and Marinette counties in Wisconsin, specifically impacting the Menominee River near Niagara, Vulcan, and McAllister.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Motorists should avoid attempting to drive around barricades or through flooded areas to prevent flood-related deaths.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Menominee River near Niagara. The river stage is currently rising and is expected to reach a crest of 14.5 feet, with minor flood stage at 13.0 feet. At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 9.5 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective from Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 PM CDT, and will continue until further notice. It expires on April 13, 2026, at 12:00 AM CDT, but may be extended.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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