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Flood — Monroe, MI

Jan 24, 1999

The River Raisin exceeded flood stage along virtually its entire length.At Adrian, the River Raisin rose above flood stage of 13.0 feet at 5 am on the 25th. The river crested at 13.8 feet at 2 pm, then fell below flood stage at 7 am on the 26th.At Blissfield, the River Raisin rose above flood stage of 683.0 feet at noon on the 24th. The river crested at 684.0 feet at 5 pm on the 25th, then fell below flood stage at 10 am on the 27th.At Dundee, the River Raisin rose above flood stage of 650.0 f

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5680028). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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