Flood — Ottawa, Michigan

2008-06-08 to 2008-06-10 · near Robinson, Ottawa, Michigan

Direct deaths

$5K

Property damage

Event narrative

Law enforcement near Rusk in Ottawa county determined that a man drowned while apparently tending to a drainage ditch with rising waters near a driveway. This occurred at Lake Michigan Drive and 112th Avenue in Robinson township.

Wider weather episode

NWS storm survey teams determined that one EF1 tornado struck Osceola county. Another EF1 tornado struck Eaton county and continued into extreme western Ingham county before dissipating. Extensive damage was documented in association with both tornadoes. Severe thunderstorms also produced numerous reports of wind damage and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 118102. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.