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 13 at 9:56AM EDT until April 15 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 955 AM EDT, gauge reports from the Chocolay River in Skandia indicated heavy rain and snowmelt creating bankfull to higher river levels. This is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 3:43PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...From 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog will develop tonight as the low levels cool and ample moisture remains in place, along with light winds off of the remaining snowpack and cold waters of the Great Lakes.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 3:39PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 3:39 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:15 AM

Significant snowpack remains over the northern and eastern U.P. Temperatures well above freezing and higher humidity will continue to increase snowmelt. Over the south-central U.P. snowpack had eroded but rivers, streams, creeks, and low laying areas remained high or full. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night. * 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, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * 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.

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 15 at 1:43AM EDT until April 15 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:43 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog is developing as the low levels cool and ample moisture remains in place, along with light winds off of the remaining snowpack and cold waters of the Great Lakes.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Flood Advisory issued April 14 at 11:04PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:04 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:15 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and could rise into River Flood Warning. Rainfall is expected to occur at times this week, which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 8.7 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 8.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 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 Wednesday evening at 715 PM EDT.