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Flash Flood — Allegan, MI

Jul 23, 2001

Flash flooding occurred during the early afternoon hours of the 23rd across mainly northwestern Allegan county and southwestern Ottawa county. Numerous roads were reported to be flooded along the Allegan and Ottawa county lines by area law enforcement. Several reports of flooding were received from the city of Holland (Ottawa county). A report of 5.51 inches of rain was received from a trained spotter in Holland Township (Ottawa county) at 12:58 p.m. EDT, who also reported several impassable flo

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5257627). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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