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Lakeshore Flood Advisories Issued for Michigan’s Keweenaw and Houghton Counties

Forecasters expect minor impacts, urging precautions.

Overview

  • Keweenaw County is under a lakeshore flood advisory from Wednesday 4 a.m. EST until Thursday 1 p.m. EST.
  • Houghton County is under a lakeshore flood advisory from Wednesday 7 a.m. EST until Thursday 1 a.m. EST.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts minor lakeshore flooding with water possible on low-lying roads and shorefront properties.
  • Residents near the shoreline are advised to secure belongings and prepare for rising water, with no flood warnings issued in these notices.
  • Safety guidance stresses avoiding floodwaters, noting that 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock a person down and about 12 inches can carry away most cars.