The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Michigan. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. .River levels remain elevated from recent rain, snowmelt, and releases from Prickett Dam. * WHAT. Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE. Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN. Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 8.0 feet, Homes and structures along the low lying areas and numerous roads become impacted by flood water. In Houghton County. Sturgeon River Road. Aho Road. and Rajala Road are impacted. In Baraga County. Sturgeon Road. Halonen Road and Usitalo Road are impacted. Along Froberg Road. Tahtinen Road. Irwin Road. Oliver Road. and Shirley Road are impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:30 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.8 feet early Saturday morning. - Action stage is 7.5 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
