May 11, 2022 Heavy Rain and Flooding Event

Overview

Backbuilding and training thunderstorms with substantial rainfall rates resulted in localized flooding across Central Lower Michigan. Upwards of 3-4 inches fell across parts of Isabella, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola Counties, resulting in substantial flooding in localized spots. Preliminary flooding damage estimates reported by County Emergency Management were up to $100K in Isabella County due primarily to road damage, and up to $1 Million in Big Rapids due to roads and infrastructure.

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Photos & Video

A family's basement is flooded tonight in Big Rapids. The water is nearly touching their electric outlets. Their freezer and other belongings are floating in the water. @WOODTV pic.twitter.com/PGX6FP1Dqe — Byron Tollefson (@byron_tollefson) May 11, 2022	Not a good scene for drivers in parts of Big Rapids. Here's the view from our car at flooding at the intersection of 220th Avenue and 17 Mile Road. @WOODTV pic.twitter.com/zL9f0cGw2O — Byron Tollefson (@byron_tollefson) May 11, 2022
__	Flooding impacts areas in and surrounding Big Rapids. If you come across a flooded street, do not drive through it! Turn around, don't drown!


Video courtesy of Isabella County Emergency Management.	Video courtsey of Isabella County Emergency Management.	Video courtsey of Isabella County Emergency Management.

Radar

Thunderstorms continued to backbuild and train across parts of Central Lower Michigan resulting in prolonged heavy downpours. Rainfall rates reached up to 3 inches per hour, with areas reporting up to 3-5 inches within 1-2 hours.

Rain and Hail Reports

Several pockets of significant rainfall rates resulted in 1 hour rainfall totals up to 3-4 inches across Isabella, Mecosta, Newaygo and Oceana Counties.

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