Flood in Menominee County, Michigan
Flood April 12, 2026 – April 27, 2026 · Menominee County, Michigan
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
County emergency management reported 20 to 30 roads flooded by 9:45 AM on the 12th, with significant flooding of the US-2 rail underpass in Powers as well as much of the surrounding town and the nearby town of Wilson. On the 13th, railroad tracks in Faithorn were washed out. In the overnight of the 13th into the 14th, County Road 563 washed out at Wilson Creek. One water rescue was performed in Harris Township on the 14th.Due to the severity of the flooding, a Disaster Declaration Request was approved by the president on June 30th.
The wider storm
Heavy rainfall and snowmelt resulted in flooding across the south-central U.P. Many roads were flooded and several closed. The flooding also caused damage at the Escanaba Airport (KESC) due to standing water on the runways and power failure. Due to the severity of the flooding, a Disaster Declaration Request was approved by the president on June 30th for Menominee and Marquette counties.
Began near Faithorn (45.6782, -87.7791).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334703. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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