Aug 12, 2019
A narrow line of thunderstorms produced intense rainfall rates, with 3 to 6 inches of rain occurring over eastern Oakland and western Macomb Counties. M-59 was closed due to flooding northeast of Troy, along with Square Lake and John R roads. In addition, cars were flooded and stuck on 19 mile and Mound roads. Numerous roads were also reported flooded throughout Sterling Heights and Clinton Township.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 850519). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Oakland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.