Flash Flood — Mackinac, Michigan

2010-09-24 · near Moran, Mackinac, Michigan

Event narrative

A large culvert washed out, rendering East Lake Road impassable just north of Moran. A pick-up truck fell into the washed-out section, which the driver did not see just after rounding a corner.

Wider weather episode

Two days of heavy rain produced localized flooding in Eastern Upper Michigan. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches were common, most of which fell on the night of the 23rd. Raber picked up 4.75 inches of rain, Cedarville 4.10 inches, and St Ignace 3.40 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 260761. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.