Michigan

Iron County

From Recreation.gov

**The Lake Ottawa Pavilion will be closed for the 2026 season due to rehabilitation work needed to the interior and exterior of the building.** Please check back for updates and the status of this facility. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 6:52AM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

6:52 AM — 3:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Witch Lake affecting Dickinson and Marquette Counties. .Snow melt, recent rainfall, and increased reservoir releases are causing the river flows to run high. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by upstream dam release are occurring. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Witch Lake. * WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow morning. * 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 6:10 AM CDT Saturday /7:10 AM EDT Saturday/ the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to gradually recede and fall below 8.5 ft by Sunday afternoon. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 1 at 8:42PM EDT until May 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

May 1st, 7:42 PM — 3:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. .Snow melt, recent rainfall, and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become elevated. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by snowmelt, recent rainfall, and upstream dam releases are occurring. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Republic. * WHEN...From this evening to early Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM EDT Friday was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.6 feet Friday, May 08. - Action stage is 8.4 feet. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 1 at 7:36PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI

May 1st, 7:36 PM — 3:00 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme) affecting Iron County. .Snow melt, recent rainfall, and dam releases are creating elevated river levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain, snowmelt, and dam releases continue. * WHERE...Michigamme River near Crystal Falls (Michigamme). * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, 2700 cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From Recreation.gov

**The Lake Ottawa Pavilion will be closed for the 2026 season due to rehabilitation work needed to the interior and exterior of the building.** Please check back for updates and the status of this facility. We are sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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