Flash Flood — Alcona, Michigan

2017-07-10 · near Lincoln, Alcona, Michigan

Event narrative

Two separate rain gauges in the Lincoln area measured around seven inches of rain in a three-hour period. Numerous roads in the Lincoln area were inundated and closed for part of the evening, including Gehres and Barlow Roads. A number of basements were flooded.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms continually redeveloped over a portion of northeast lower Michigan, resulting in flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 717752. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.