FloodZoneMap.org

Flood — Chippewa, MI

Apr 30, 2020

A slow-moving low pressure system crossed southern lower Michigan on the 30th. Ahead of this low, heavy rain fell across much of northern Michigan on the 29th into the 30th. Rainfall amounts exceeded two inches in some locations. The highest 72-hour totals, as of the morning of May 1st, were 3.43 inches on Drummond Island, 3.32 inches at Cheboygan, 3.22 inches at DeTour Village, and 2.92 inches at Pellston. Some localized flooding resulted. Gladwin City Park was partially submerged by the Cedar

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 890047). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Chippewa, MI

This event is one of many recorded floods in Chippewa County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

View Chippewa County flood data →

More Flood Stories

Flash Flood1 death$100.0M damage

Houghton, MI · Jun 17, 2018

A very moist and unstable air mass in place and the presence of a nearly stationary frontal boundary produced several rounds of severe storms and flash flooding across portions of west and central Upper Michigan from the 16th into the 17th.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood1 death$500K damage

Oakland, MI · Jun 18, 1996

A series of heavy thunderstorms moved across Oakland county during the afternoon on the 18th, producing rainfall amounts of around 3 inches across much of the county. A 24-hour rainfall of 3.11 inches was recorded at the National Weather Service Forecast Office at White Lake.

Read the full account →
Flood1 death

Ottawa, MI · Jun 8, 2008

NWS storm survey teams determined that one EF1 tornado struck Osceola county. Another EF1 tornado struck Eaton county and continued into extreme western Ingham county before dissipating. Extensive damage was documented in association with both tornadoes.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood$2.0M damage

Allegan, MI · Jun 20, 1997

During Friday, June 20th, very warm, moist and unstable air was in place across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, ahead of a strong, slow-moving cold front across the western Great Lakes region.

Read the full account →