Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette. In western Upper Michigan, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. close

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...

Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Iron and Florence Counties.

Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties.

For the Menominee River...including Florence, McAllister...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Menominee River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until Friday, May 01.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 10.0 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood" title="http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood" target="_blank">http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 1145 AM CDT. close