Station Name: Marquette WTP
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 614 feet

Nearest Address:
352 Lake Shore Blvd
Marquette, MI 49855
Marquette County

GPS Coordinates: 46.5458, -87.3795

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued April 24 at 12:16AM EDT until April 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:16 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. Tahquamenon River near Paradise affecting Luce County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, County Road FX begins to flood At 7.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge At 8.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge At 8.3 feet, The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.4 feet this evening. - Action stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water inundates low lying areas along the river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 8.5 feet, Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles northwest of M-95 At 9.0 feet, Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6 inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest of M-95 At 11.0 feet, Flood waters cover significant portions of County Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters At 13.0 feet, Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded. Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg road are flooded * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:10 PM CDT Thursday /11:10 PM EDT Thursday/ the stage was 11.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:10 PM CDT Thursday /11:10 PM EDT Thursday/ was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 04/20/2002. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Warning issued April 24 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.7 feet, Water begins to impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic At 10.0 feet, Portions of County Roads 601...LE and LG experience significant flooding At 12.8 feet, Water reaches the level from April of 2002 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EDT Thursday was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/18/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT /100 PM CDT/.

Flood Watch issued April 24 at 4:45AM EDT until April 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 4:45 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 8:34PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, McAllister...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 01. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 10.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 1145 AM CDT.