Jun 18, 1996
Previously rain soaked areas around Holland received several periods of heavy showers throughout the day. Between 11 AM and1 PM nearly 3 inches of rain was received. The total for the day was 4.41 inches with 3.46 inches having fallen on the previous day.Numerous roads and streets were closed for a time, including US31 near Lincoln Avenue. Motorists were stranded in five feet deep water at this intersection. Dozens of homes and businesses were flooded. An 8 year old girl was swept into a cu
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5561648). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ottawa County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.