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Flood — Gladwin, MI

May 23, 2004

One to three inches of rain fell on the 23rd across all of Northern Michigan. Central Lower Michigan was most susceptible to flooding, with heavy rain events earlier in the month, and the higher clay content of the soil. Substantial flooding occurred in Gladwin and Arenac Counties.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5395091). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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