Lakeshore Flood Warning Issued for Luce County; Waves Up to 25 Feet 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 Luce County, Michigan, effective Monday morning through early Tuesday, citing significant flooding and massive waves.
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- Record type
- Lakeshore Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Luce County, Michigan
- Issued
- April 2, 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
The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning for Luce County. This alert indicates that significant lakeshore flooding is expected along the coast due to severe weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Luce County in Michigan. Residents and businesses located near the lake should prepare for rising water levels.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following actions:
- 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.
- Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
- Avoid low-lying areas near the shoreline.
Expected Conditions
Significant lakeshore flooding is anticipated with wave heights of 15 to 25 feet possible. Impacts include the inundation of numerous roads and low-lying property, including parking lots, lawns, homes, and businesses near the lake. Additionally, some shoreline erosion is expected to occur.
Timeline
The Lakeshore Flood Warning is effective from 5:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 16, 2026, and is expected to remain in effect until 2:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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