BARAGA, MI; Iron, MI; Marquette, MI — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Baraga County in north central upper Michigan... West Central Marquette County in north central upper Michigan... Northeastern Iron County in south central upper Michigan...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT /945 PM CDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 737 PM EDT /637 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongo
Flooding in Baraga, MI; Iron, MI; Marquette, MI can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS