Dec 12, 2010
A strong winter storm moved across northwest Indiana on December 11th and 12th, producing snowfall totals generally in the 2 to 4 inch range. As the storm moved east, very strong winds developed causing whiteout and near blizzard conditions, especially in open areas. Numerous accidents and spin outs were reported across the area. Tree limbs and power lines were blown down with winds frequently gusting between 50 mph and 60 mph with higher gusts along the Lake Michigan shore.||Coastal flooding
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 270833). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lake County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.