Flooding

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster declaration for five Upper Peninsula counties impacted earlier this year by flooding due to record spring snowmelt.

This week’s forecast won’t do much to help flood conditions in the region.Governor Evers declared a state of emergency in Wisconsin this week because of flooding throughout the state.

Michigan’s Governor declared a state of emergency for Gogebic and Houghton counties in the Upper Peninsula

The rapid snowmelt this week has led to some minor flooding along rivers that have impacted some roads and parks in the Northwoods.While it’s causing problems for some, it’s helped replenish water bodies and bring the area out of a drought.

The Gogebic County Road Commission is warning drivers of several roads that are currently impassable.The rapid snowmelt has led to failed culverts and road washouts.

The rapid snow melt has caused many roads in Iron County to be covered with water

The city of Wausau has closed several recreation areas near downtown and along the Wisconsin River in anticipation of flooding this week due to snow melt in the Northwoods

Soggy conditions created problems on the roads in Price County

Rain and wet snow combined with Spring thaw means a lot more water seeping into the ground, and experts say now is the time to start checking homes for flooding

Officials are issuing a warning after flooding over the weekend in parts of the area.After heavy rainfall, experts say that private wells can flood…