Mar 11, 2006
The Rifle River rose out of its banks and flooded between Omer and Saginaw Bay. Rain and warm temperatures contributed to a rapid melt of the snowpack in the basin. It is believed that an ice jam near the mouth of the river contributed to the high water levels. Part of Hansel Road was submerged, as were smaller streets in the area. The water approached a residence at its highest point, but never quite reached the home. Further upstream, a bridge that carried Townline Road over the Rifle Riv
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5497555). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Arenac County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.