Lakeshore Flood Warning Issued for Luce County: Significant Flooding and 25-Foot Waves Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 Luce County, effective Monday morning through early Tuesday, as massive waves and significant flooding threaten the shoreline.
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- Record type
- Lakeshore Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Luce County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Luce 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 Luce County.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Luce County in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, allow for extra time as road closures are expected. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Avoid areas where flooding is occurring.
Expected Conditions
Significant lakeshore flooding is anticipated, driven by wave heights potentially reaching 15 to 25 feet. Expected impacts include the inundation of low-lying property, including parking lots, lawns, homes, and businesses near the lake. Numerous roads are expected to be closed, and some shoreline erosion will occur.
Timeline
The Lakeshore Flood Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 2:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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