Flash Flood in Wayne County, Michigan

Flash Flood May 1, 2019 · Wayne County, Michigan

$64.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Heavy rain with thunderstorms produced 2 to 4 inches of rain in about a 4 hour window across the I-94 corridor. This amount of rain in a short period caused flash flooding across parts of Wayne County, with the Dearborn Heights area being hardest hit. About 5000 homes experienced basement flooding, with 1000 homes or so suffering major flood damage. Several road closures occurred or were rendered impassable as many cars were stalled out in the high water over the roadways.

Began near Lincoln Park (42.2300, -83.1500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 824344. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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