Lakeshore Flood Warning Issued for Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Marquette, MI, has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning for the Keweenaw Peninsula. This alert indicates that significant lakeshore flooding is likely due to extreme wave action along the coast.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties in Michigan.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take the following precautions:

• 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 near the lake.
• Avoid areas subject to high waves and inundation.

Expected Conditions

Significant lakeshore flooding is anticipated with wave heights of 15 to 25 feet possible. These conditions are expected to result in the inundation of low-lying property, including parking lots, lawns, homes, and businesses near the lake. Numerous roads are expected to be closed, and some shoreline erosion will occur.

Timeline

The Lakeshore Flood Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 8:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 15. The warning will remain in effect until 11:00 PM EDT on Monday, March 16.