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Flood — Menominee, MI

Apr 19, 1996

Melting of a heavy snow pack triggered flooding to the Escanaba River, Ford River and several small streams across Delta County.The flooding washed out and inundated several roads and flooded peoples yards and basements. Most of the damage was to DeltaCounty roads and bridges. The flooding began on the 19th and receded from most areas by the evening of the 22nd.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5578735). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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