Lakeshore Flood Warning Issued for Marquette County with Waves Up to 30 Feet
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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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NWS Marquette has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning for Marquette County, effective from Sunday night through early Tuesday morning due to significant flooding and high waves.
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- Record type
- Lakeshore Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Marquette 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 Marquette 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.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Marquette County in Michigan.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area should take the following precautions:
- If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed.
- Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
- Take necessary actions immediately to protect flood-prone property.
- Avoid areas near the lake where inundation is likely.
Expected Conditions
Significant lakeshore flooding is anticipated with wave heights reaching between 20 and 30 feet. The following impacts are expected:
- Numerous road closures.
- Inundation of low-lying property, including parking lots, lawns, homes, and businesses near the lake.
- Shoreline erosion along the affected coast.
Timeline
The Lakeshore Flood Warning is effective from 8:00 PM EDT this evening, March 15, 2026. The warning 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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