Gogebic County Emergency Management/911

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

05/16/26 EXTREME FIRE DANGER TODAY. NO OUTDOOR OPEN DEBRIS BURNING. NO BURN PERMITS ISSUED.

04/23/2026

Thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will bring the potential for strong to severe winds to the western UP tonight. In addition to the wind and lightning hazards, rainfall totals of up to 1 inch will further increase flooding risk, especially for rivers and small streams.

04/21/2026

The National Weather Service Marquette Michigan, will host spring spotter training in Ironwood on Wednesday, April 29th at 6 p.m. Please attend if you are interested.
https://www.weather.gov/crh/spottertalks?wfo=MQT

Attention weather enthusiasts! Are you interested in becoming an official storm spotter for the National Weather Service? NWS Marquette will be holding several spotter training sessions around the U.P. this spring. These sessions are free to attend and do not require advanced registration. More information about our in-person sessions can be found at https://www.weather.gov/mqt/Spotter_Training_Calendar. We also offer virtual training sessions, which you can sign up for at https://www.weather.gov/crh/spottertalks?wfo=MQT. We hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

Potential for Severe Storms – This Evening ⛈️

Gogebic County could see strong to potentially severe thunderstorms later this evening.

🔹 What to Watch For:
• Heavy rainfall
• Gusty or damaging winds
• Frequent lightning
• Localized flooding in low-lying areas

Given the already saturated ground, any heavier rain could quickly lead to flooding.

⚠️ Stay Prepared:
• Keep an eye on weather alerts this evening
• Have a way to receive warnings overnight
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Avoid flooded roads if you encounter water

04/15/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT: ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️

Rising water levels have forced the closure of a section of Nunnemacher Street leading to Cemetery Road. The impacted area is shown in the map below.

For your safety, do not drive through water-covered roads. Conditions can change quickly and become dangerous.

If you encounter additional flooding, please report it to the City immediately at 906-229-5131.

04/13/2026

Norrie Park Road is also temporarily closed due to water over the roadway.

Road Closures:

NOW OPEN 4/21/26 -- Stagecoach Road (Marenisco Twp) between East Shore Road and US-2 due to washed out culvert.

NOW OPEN 4/20/26 -- Kimberley Road at the bridge over Presque Isle River due water over roadway.

NOW OPEN 4/15/26 -- Pump Station Road (Ironwood Twp) between Airport Road and Piilola Road due to a washed out culvert.

04/10/2026

🚨 FLOOD WATCH

A Flood Watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Wednesday morning.

🌧️ What to expect:
Flooding is possible due to a combination of excessive rainfall and snowmelt, which may lead to rapid runoff. Rivers, creeks, and streams could rise quickly, with flooding also possible in low-lying, flood-prone, and poor drainage areas.

⚠️ If you live in a flood-prone area:

🏠 Protect your home:
• Clear gutters, drains, and downspouts to allow proper water flow
• Move valuables and important items to higher levels
• Use sandbags or barriers if your area is prone to flooding

🚗 Plan ahead:
• Identify multiple evacuation routes
• Keep your vehicle fueled and ready

📱 Stay informed:
• Monitor weather updates and alerts closely

🚫 During flooding:
• Never drive through flooded roads — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Avoid walking through floodwaters

Stay alert and prepared as conditions can change quickly.

🔗 More safety info:

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

04/06/2026

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