Flood — Lapeer, Michigan

2009-08-09 · near Holloway Res, Lapeer, Michigan

Event narrative

Numerous roads were flooded and closed. The most significant road damage was M-53 south of Imlay City which was washed out and had to be closed for about 10 days. Over two dozen homes were also damaged due to the flooding. A local state of emergency was declared.

Wider weather episode

Five to eight inches of rain falling within a 30 hour period lead to widespread flooding across southern Lapeer county. A few reported rainfall totals include: 7.4 inches in Almont, 6.3 inches in Imlay City, and 5.65 inches in Lapeer.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 183830. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.