Flash Flood — Shiawassee, Michigan

2012-05-04 · near West Five Pts, Shiawassee, Michigan

Event narrative

Several roads were closed due to flooding as well as bridges being reported washed out.

Wider weather episode

A few severe storms developed, mainly north of M-59 during the late afternoon and evening hours. Training of showers and thunderstorms then dumped half a foot of rain on the Flint area, stranding cars on roadways and forcing the boat evacuation of some residents.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 379022. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.