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Flood — Midland, MI

Mar 13, 2006

Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches on the night of the 12th, along with nearly 2 inches of rainfall plus snowmelt during the previous week, led to moderate flooding along the Tittabawassee River in Midland. The river crested 3 feet above flood stage in Midland at 2200 EST on the 14th. Several roads were closed, including sections of Main Street, in Midland. Flood waters overtook riverside parks and rose to within a foot of the Sanford Senior Center. Seniors had to be evacuated to another center. Damage

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5490897). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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