Hiawatha National Forest
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack, which has led to the snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers have increased quickly and may reach critical levels. * WHAT...Minor 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EDT Saturday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 10.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.7 feet on 05/07/1972. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Eastern Upper Michigan, including the following areas, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Potential for road and bridge washouts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 2:32AM EDT until April 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning issued April 18 at 2:32AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft occurring. For the Gale Warning, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Munising to Grand Marais MI. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 2:32AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:55AM EDT until April 20 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 11:15PM EDT until April 18 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of central Upper Michigan, including the following county, Marquette. * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1115 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated snowmelt and some rainfall over the past few days is causing small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain could result in additional minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Skandia and Carlshend. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:11PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Flows in rivers will continue to increase, potentially reaching critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water floods low lying areas along the river. This may include...parts of the Flowing Well Campground downstream of gauge site and the tenmile rapids canoe launch upstream of the gauge site. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM EDT Friday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 04/21/1985. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:06PM EDT until April 20 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. .Rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack, which has led to snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers could increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chocolay River near Harvey. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28 bridge will be under water. Timber Lane and Riverside Road may be closed. Homes along Timber Lane...and some along Riverside Road...will experience extensive flooding * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 10/19/2016. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:03PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM EDT Friday was 6.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.3 feet on 04/15/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:01PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties. .Rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack, which has led to the snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers could increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * 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 * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:10 PM CDT Friday /10:10 PM EDT Friday/ the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 11.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 04/27/2019. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:59PM EDT until April 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.1 feet, Southgate drive near the old Gwinn Middle School floods * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM EDT Friday was 7.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.9 feet on 04/25/1960. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
FR3113 washout and flooding on FR3139 (Dick Rd)
Forest Road 3113 on the St. Ignace Ranger District is washed out between FR 3319 and 3323 and the road is impassable. Forest staff put road signs in the area on April 14, 2026. FR3139 (Dick Rd), also on the St. Ignace Ranger District, is flooded. As weather continues to be rainy, other areas of…
Temporary Area Closure for Big Pines Picnic Area
The Big Pines Picnic Area will be temporarily closed due to timber harvest. Activities in the area may include logging trucks and other equipment. For your safety, please stay alert while in the vicinity and choose another location for recreation. Other locations for accessing the beach for…
Forest Supervisor's Orders
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line below or at any office of the Hiawatha National Forest. Please take time to read and…
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented. (4/2018),(4/2021).The…
Overview
Hiawatha National Forest spans nearly 900,000 acres across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, uniquely positioned along three Great Lakes (Superior, Huron, and Michigan). The forest is currently open and fully operational for recreation. Current alerts include: Big Pines Picnic Area temporarily closed for timber harvest operations (as of October 2025), Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge closed since 2017 due to structural issues (significant rot), and public entry restricted at Stonington Quarry. The forest is actively seeking public input on a management plan for the Grand Island National Recreation Area. The forest offers 19 developed campgrounds, 2 cabins for rent, 6 historic lighthouses, 6 designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, 3 islands, and hundreds of miles of trails including the North Country National Scenic Trail. The forest features both Eastside and Westside units separated geographically. Fee-free days are available throughout the year on major holidays. Visitors should be aware of Forest Supervisor's Orders regarding occupancy and use restrictions. With 100 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, the forest offers extensive water-based recreation including sea kayaking, canoeing, and fishing across 75+ lakes and 600 miles of streams.
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