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Flood Michigan Macomb 2000-04-20
se-2000-5139051 · 2000-04-20T16:25:00Z
The record
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| start_utc | 2000-04-20T16:25:00+00:00 |
|---|---|
| end_utc | 2000-04-20T19:00:00+00:00 |
| event_type | Flood |
| origin_utc | 2000-04-20T16:25:00+00:00 |
| last_fix_utc | 2000-04-20T19:00:00+00:00 |
| geo_granularity | point |
| state | Michigan |
| state_fips | 26 |
| county | MACOMB |
| county_fips | 99 |
| cz_type | C |
| injuries | 0 |
| deaths | 0 |
| episode_narrative | A strong low pressure system moved east along a stationary front just south of Michigan during the day. Elevated thunderstorms formed north of the front, some of which produced marginally severe hail. The storms were also unusually prolific lightning producers for so early in severe weather season.During the mid to late afternoon hours, some of the storms moved repeatedly over the same areas.. Rainfall amounts were as high as 3.58 inches at Detroit Metro Airport, 3.5 inches in Monroe, 2.5 inches in Macomb County, and 2.09 inches in White Lake. Radar estimated as much as four inches of rain fell in parts of Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland Counties. Some spotty urban flooding resulted, closing roads during the busy late afternoon rush hour. In addition, the thunderstorms seriously disrupted air travel at Detroit Metro Airport. Over 160 flights were cancelled, and all traffic at the airport was halted for a half hour period during the afternoon.During the closest approach of the low pressure system, east winds increased dramatically. A brief surge of wind in mid afternoon brought gusts to around 40 mph. A few power lines were downed here and there, but the worst of the wind was three miles north of Utica, where a tree fell on a home. |
| provisional | false |
Provenance
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