A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Iron, MI; at 6:55 PM on APR 22, 2026 Effective until 10:55 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

ZCZC-CIV-LAE-026071+0400-1122255-IPAWSWEA-

Iron County EM: INCREASING water flow from Way Dam to allow capacity for the forecasted rain. Water levels expected to increase approximately one half inch in river corridor. PRECAUTIONARY measure to ensure the Dam has capacity to handle incoming rainfall and snow melt. Should you experience flood damage CALL 211. ONLY use 911 if experiencing an emergency.

Iron County EM: Way Dam water flow boosted as precaution. BE AWARE of rising water.