Jul 25, 2001
Excessive rainfall of three to five inches fell over northern and eastern portions of St. Clair County between 6 and 9 am. Occupants of a minivan went across a low water crossing that was already flooded. The van was partially washed into the creek, but the car remained upright and did not turn over. Two females, one an adult, the other a 17 month old infant, went out of their van and were swept away by the fast flowing water.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5258379). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Clair County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.