Sep 3, 2022
A line of strong thunderstorms formed along an advancing cold front early in the morning on 9/3, eventually tracking into northern lower Michigan and producing heavy rainfall. Additional storms initiated just behind the line and continued to produce heavy rainfall in the vicinity of Little Traverse Bay, leading to significant erosion of the shoulder of M-119. A 24 hour rainfall total of 2.80 inches was measured 1 mile NNE of Harbor Springs at 9:30 AM EST with the majority of that falling in a 3
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1053934). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Emmet County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.