Abundant and anomalously wet snow pack along with periods of moderate to heavy rain contributed to widespread minor river flooding across much of west and central Upper Michigan from the 18th through the end of the month.

Flood in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 20-APR-19 00:00:00 to 21-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPALDING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

On the 20th, the Big Cedar River near Powers was inundating yards up near a few porches.  Other minor roads in Menominee County were reportedly under some water during this time.

Flood in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 22-APR-19 00:00:00 to 24-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (IWD)IRONWOOD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Norrie Park Road in Ironwood between Lime Street and Riverside Road was closed on the 22nd due to the failure of a small, old dam on the Montreal River.  Water was also reported over Black River Road near McDonald Dam on April 22.  On April 24th, numerous road closures were reported in the City of Wakefield as the Little Black River and Sunday Lake rose outside their banks. The city enlisted students to fill and place sandbags around the city.

Flood in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 23-APR-19 05:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOODWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred into Dickinson County along the Michigamme River from the 23rd through the end of the month.

Flood in HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 18-APR-19 07:00:00 to 29-APR-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHASSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Abundant and anomalously wet snow pack along with periods of moderate to heavy rain contributed to widespread minor flooding along the Sturgeon River from the 18th through the end of the month.
The Houghton County emergency manager reported that several houses and barns near the Sturgeon River at Chassell had rising water around them but no structures were inundated.  Sturgeon River Road was reported to be under 6-8 inches of water and Rajala Road was under 8-10 inches of water.  Multiple sections of Halonen Road near Pelkie and adjacent fields were reported to be under water the morning of 04/23 as the Sturgeon River crested.  Rain and snow melt runoff along with some clogged culverts led to Highway M-26 being closed south of Hubbell on the night of the 22nd due to water over the road.

Flood in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 23-APR-19 05:00:00 to 30-APR-19 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Abundant wet snow pack combined with moderate to heavy rain at times caused minor flooding along the Michigamme River near Republic and Witch Lake and along the Middle Branch of the Escanaba near Humboldt from 23rd through the end of the month.  Some minor flooding was also reported along the Chocolay River near Harvey from the 18th through the 19th.

Flood in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 20-APR-19 00:00:00 to 21-APR-19 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ESC)DLTA CO ARPT ES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Willow Creek in Escanaba spilled over onto Willow Creek Road on the 20th.

Flood in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 19-APR-19 00:00:00 to 26-APR-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Gages Creek overflowed its banks onto private property east of Peavy Pond on April 19th.  Minor flooding was also reported on the Paint and Michigamme Rivers from the 23rd into the 26th.