Flash Flood — Houghton, Michigan

2025-06-21 · near Chassell, Houghton, Michigan

$200K

Property damage

Event narrative

Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Broadcast Media, State Department of Transportation, and the Public reported flash flooding on the morning of the 21st. In Chassell, 4,000 yards of material on Massie Rd was washed out and Sadjak Rd was closed due to water over the road. In Houghton, standing water was observed on many roads, at least 2 road washouts occurred, and surface damage including sidewalk damage was observed at Agate St and MacInnes Dr. The City Council approved $150,000 for repairs. In Hubbell, debris was deposited on roads. In Calumet, sewer systems were overwhelmed and backing up into residences. Damage as also observed in Silver Creek.

Wider weather episode

A warm front lifting through Upper Michigan caused thunderstorms which resulted in flooding in Houghton County and wind damage in western and central Upper Michigan.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1277763. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.