Flash Flood in Houghton County, Michigan
Flash Flood June 21, 2025 · Houghton County, Michigan
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Chassell (47.0051, -88.4825).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1277763. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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