Lakeshore Flood Warning Issued for Alger County: Significant Flooding and 30-Foot Waves Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 Lakeshore Flood Warning for Alger County, effective from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning, with wave heights reaching up to 30 feet.
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- Record type
- Lakeshore Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Alger County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Marquette
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 Alger County, Michigan.
Alert Details
A Lakeshore Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Marquette, MI. This alert indicates that significant lakeshore flooding is expected along the coast of Alger County.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Alger County in Michigan. Residents and businesses located near the lakefront should prepare for rising water levels and hazardous wave action.
What You Should Do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed due to flooding. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Residents are urged to take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property immediately. Avoid areas near the shoreline where waves may be dangerous.
Expected Conditions
- Wave Heights: Significant wave heights of 20 to 30 feet are possible.
- Inundation: Low-lying property, including parking lots, lawns, homes, and businesses near the lake, will likely be inundated.
- Infrastructure: Numerous roads are expected to be closed due to water coverage.
- Erosion: Some shoreline erosion is expected to occur due to the intensity of the waves.
Timeline
The Lakeshore Flood Warning is effective starting at 8:00 PM EDT this evening, March 15. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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