Weather Story

Severe Storms Possible - Monday

Ongoing and Potential River Flooding

[04.12.26] The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of the area into an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms for Monday evening and night. The greatest threat for severe storms will be between 6 PM Monday and 1 AM Tuesday. Large hail of 2 inches or more in size, damaging winds of 60 mph or higher, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall/localized flooding is all possible. Be sure to continue monitoring the forecast for updates and have multiple ways to receive warning information!

A combination of the recent rainfall, additional heavy rainfall, and melting snow in Upper Michigan has and will continue to cause river levels to rise across the region. Several rivers are already in Minor Flood Stage or are forecast to within 48 hours, with several along the Menominee River forecast to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding may also be occurring in other low-lying and poor drainage areas as well. To monitor the latest river flood warnings, observations, and forecasts, go to water.noaa.gov.