May 16, 2001
Thunderstorms developed during the morning hours of the 15th, producing several reports of large hail and high winds. It was also a record rainfall event for the Grand Rapids area, and 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than 6 hours across much of southwestern and south central lower Michigan. Three quarters inch hail was reported at Blue Lake Township (Muskegon county) by area law enforcement at 1:07 a.m. EDT. One inch hail was reported by spotters at Duck Lake (Muskegon county) at 1:27 a.m, an
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5252178). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Barry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.