Jun 12, 2008
A large area of thunderstorms developed over Lake Michigan late in the evening on the 12th, as very moist air surged into the region. These storms were severe as they moved onshore, producing damaging winds, large hail, and a brief tornado. However, the biggest impact was from excessive rainfall, which produced unusually severe flooding in West Central Lower Michigan. The Governor of Michigan declared a state of emergency for Manistee and Wexford Counties, along with other counties downstate.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 116462). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wexford County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.