Flood Warning Issued for Dickinson, Iron Counties in Michigan and Florence 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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A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Green Bay WI for areas along the Menominee River, affecting Dickinson and Iron counties in Michigan and Florence in Wisconsin, with minor flooding expected from Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern 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 Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay WI has issued a Flood Warning. This alert is effective from April 12, 2026, at 3:02 PM CDT, with onset on April 13, 2026, at 7:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Dickinson and Iron counties in Michigan, and Florence in Wisconsin, specifically along the Menominee River near Florence.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Menominee River near Florence. The river stage is currently at 7.5 feet, with bankfull stage at 8.5 feet and flood stage at 9.0 feet. It is expected to rise above flood stage on Monday morning, cresting at 10.7 feet early Wednesday morning. At 10.0 feet, floodwaters will reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 13, 2026, at 7:00 AM CDT until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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