Hail, Marquette
- When
- June 16, 5:20 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
- Where
- Marquette County, 0.69 mi N of Winthrop Jct
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- NWS Employee
- Coordinates
- 46.490, -87.670
One inch diameter hail was reported in Ishpeming by an NWS employee.
Flash Flooding and Hail in Michigan, June 16 to 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. The hardest-hit area was in Houghton County where widespread rain amounts of 3 to almost 7 inches caused massive flood damage to the City of Houghton and…
Where it happened
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- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The toll
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $100 million
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 14
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
What happened
The episode as NWS MQT wrote it up.
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. The hardest-hit area was in Houghton County where widespread rain amounts of 3 to almost 7 inches caused massive flood damage to the City of Houghton and surrounding areas and resulted in one fatality.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Marquette, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 16, 3:21 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 16, 3:21 AM EST, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Marquette MI 421 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018 .SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight) Issued at 420 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 Main concerns in the short term forecast will be the potential for showers and thunderstorms this morning and again late this afternoon into tonight. Heavy rainfall potential will also be a concern, especially over the western U.P. Today and Tonight: Intermittent shower and thunderstorm potential will continue through this time period as shortwaves slide through the area. Overall confidence in exact timing and placement of the better chances of showers and thunderstorm is low, especially for this evening through tonight. Any shower and thunderstorm activity will have the potential to produce very heavy rainfall as strong moisture transport continues into the area on a strong southerly low level jet. This will continue to push PWAT values up to nearly 200 percent of normal at 1.5 to 2 inches. Enhanced convergence on the nose of the low level jet early this morning is helping to force some showers and thunderstorms across the western U.P. and portions of northern MN and western WI. At the same time, a shortwave sliding through the area will help to steepin lapse rates, allowing MU CAPE values to jump up into the 1500 to 3000 J/KG range. Overall shear values are a bit lower than yesterday, which should help to limit overall intensity of the storms early in the day. Hi-Res guidance has additional scattered showers and thunderstorms sliding into the western U.P. by around 12Z/16, then diving to the south toward the better instability through the morning hours. Again, heavy rainfall potential will be the main concern with these showers and storm, especially over the western U.P. where heavy antecedent rainfall occurred over the past 24 hours. Later in the afternoon into tonight, at least one more shortwave is progged to slide through the area at the same time that a very slow moving cold front starts to edge toward the western U.P. This will, again, lead to additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rainfall. The severe weather threat this afternoon into this evening will hinge largely on the amount of cloud cover that lingers throughout the day from the morning convection. Deep layer shear values are progged to be in the 20 to 30 knot range for the most part, which would lend a bit less support to widespread severe weather potential outside of some small hail and gusty winds. .LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday) Issued at 352 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 Ring of fire scenario continues with a deep 500 mb trough in the western U.S. and a strong ridge across the eastern U.S. with the upper Great Lakes on the northern periphery of the ridge. This will continue to make forecasting difficult as any shortwave that comes by could kick off convection and periods of convection will continue through Mon. Sunday looks to be the warmest day with the least convection before the cold front moves through on Sunday night and slowly sinks south on Monday. Overall, severe threats will be large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall and will extend the flash flood watch until 18z Mon as potential continues to exist for heavy rainfall in the storms. In the extended, the GFS and ECMWF show a 500 mb closed low over the central Rockies 12z Tue with a broad 500 mb ridge over the sern U.S. and a shortwave ridge over the northern and central plains. A rex block forms 12z Wed with a ridge topping the closed low over the central Rockies with the ridge over B.C. and Alberta. The closed low gets ejected out into the central plains 12z Thu with the ridge moving through the Canadian Rockies. This low then moves north into the northern plains 12z Fri and this moves an upper trough into the upper Great Lakes 12z Sat. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday night) Issued at 146 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 VFR conditions should generally prevail at KIWD/KCMX/KSAW thru this fcst period. However, not out of the question that upslope southerly winds at KSAW could lead to MVFR or even IFR cigs at times overnight as is noted upstream and in the latest observation scattered at 200ft. Clusters of shra/tsra will be roaming the Upper Lakes region and may impact the terminals during this fcst period. Confidence in location and timing of these shra/tsra remains low, but it appears late overnight thru the morning hrs may be a time period where the terminals may be impacted. If so, MVFR/IFR conditions will be possible. && .MARINE...(For the 4 AM Lake Superior forecast issuance) Issued at 420 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 Winds will generally remain between 10 to 20 knots through the end of the weekend. However, additional areas of showers and thunderstorms through Sunday night may result in some very gusty erratic winds, maybe even as high as 35 knots for a brief period. Winds will relax into early next week with speeds generally around or less than 15 knots, with perhaps a brief uptick towards 20 knots on Monday. && .MQT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Upper Michigan... Flash Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for MIZ002-009. Lake Superior... None. Lake Michigan... None. && SHORT TERM...KEC LONG TERM...07 AVIATION...Rolfson MARINE...KEC
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 16, 3:05 AM EST, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Marquette MI 405 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018 MIZ001>007-009>014-084-085-171200- Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-Luce- Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft- Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft- 405 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018 /305 AM CDT Sat Jun 16 2018/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper Michigan and central Upper Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms through tonight. A few storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds. A few storms could also produce heavy rainfall. See the flood watch product for further details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Thunderstorm chances continue through Monday. There is potential for strong to severe storms Sunday through Sunday night with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Heavy rain will be possible over west and central Upper Michigan through Monday with any stronger or persistent thunderstorms. See the flood watch for further details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any observed hail or wind damage from thunderstorms to the National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit reports to the National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through Facebook or Twitter. LSZ162-240>251-263>267-171200- Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI- Black River to Ontonagon MI- Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI- Eagle River to Manitou Island MI- Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI- Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI- Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI- Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI- Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI- Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle Royale National Park- Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border- Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore- Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border- 405 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018 /305 AM CDT Sat Jun 16 2018/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms through tonight. A few storms could be severe and could contain large hail and damaging wind gusts. A few storms could also produce heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday There is a potential for strong to severe storms Sunday through Sunday night with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Heavy rain will be possible. Thunderstorm chances continue through Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any observed hail or wind damage from thunderstorms to the National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit reports to the National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through Facebook or Twitter. LMZ221-248-250-171200- Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI- 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage- 405 AM EDT Sat Jun 16 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms through tonight. A few storms could be severe and could contain large hail and damaging wind gusts. A few storms could also produce heavy rainfall. Dense fog is expected tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Thunderstorm chances continue through Monday. There is potential for strong to severe storms Sunday through Sunday night with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary threat. Heavy rain will be possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any observed hail or wind damage from thunderstorms to the National Weather Service in Marquette. The public may also submit reports to the National Weather Service via phone, on our website, or through Facebook or Twitter. 07
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 16, 1:39 AM EST, 3 hours 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 239 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 MIZ002-003-009-084-160730- Ontonagon MI-Gogebic MI-Houghton MI-Southern Houghton MI- 239 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT... At 238 AM EDT/138 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Silver City, or 11 miles southwest of Ontonagon, moving east at 40 mph. Half inch hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Ontonagon, Bergland, Rockland, Kenton, Bruce Crossing, Mass City, Silver City, Greenland, Norwich, Trout Creek, Victoria Dam and White Pine. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 4647 8956 4681 8966 4699 8885 4646 8878 TIME...MOT...LOC 0638Z 261DEG 37KT 4671 8943 KEC
Special weather statement, Jun 16, 1:58 AM EST, 3 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 258 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 MIZ002-160745- Ontonagon MI- 258 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL ONTONAGON COUNTY UNTIL 345 AM EDT... At 258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Silver City, or 9 miles southwest of Ontonagon, moving east at 20 mph. Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ontonagon around 320 AM EDT. Rockland around 340 AM EDT. Mass City around 345 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Greenland, Victoria Dam and Norwich. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 4668 8957 4686 8956 4689 8899 4662 8901 TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 272DEG 18KT 4678 8947 07
Special weather statement, Jun 16, 4:35 AM EST, 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Marquette MI 535 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 MIZ004-005-161015- Marquette MI-Baraga MI- 535 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018 ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT... At 535 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Big Bay, or 22 miles northwest of Ishpeming, moving east at 15 mph. Half inch hail will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Big Bay, Island Lake and Silver Lake Basin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 4663 8806 4681 8807 4687 8759 4660 8758 TIME...MOT...LOC 0935Z 267DEG 13KT 4673 8796 07
Special weather statement, Jun 16, 4:57 AM EST, 23 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
557 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018
MIZ012-013-161045-
Delta MI-Menominee MI-
557 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018
...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...
At 557 AM EDT/457 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles east of La Branche, or 10 miles northwest of
Escanaba, moving southeast at 25 mph.
Half inch hail will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Escanaba, Gladstone, Ford River, Whitney, Cornell, Hyde, Schaeffer
and Stonington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 4581 8742 4595 8726 4572 8671 4562 8682
4564 8681 4560 8694 4560 8697 4562 8706
4559 8709
TIME...MOT...LOC 0957Z 306DEG 22KT 4584 8726
07Special weather statement, Jun 16, 5:14 AM EST, 6 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
614 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018
MIZ013-161100-
Delta MI-
614 AM EDT SAT JUN 16 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN DELTA COUNTY UNTIL
700 AM EDT...
At 613 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Escanaba, moving southeast at 25 mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Escanaba, Ford River, Schaeffer, Hyde and Stonington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
If on or near the Bays De Noc, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 4546 8688 4565 8682 4560 8694 4562 8706
4558 8711 4558 8713 4574 8733 4576 8732
4588 8716 4560 8666 4546 8687
TIME...MOT...LOC 1013Z 314DEG 22KT 4577 8718
07The radar
The Marquette radar (KMQT), 10 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 10:20 UTC.
Event by event
6 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Hail, Delta
- When
- June 16, 7:49 AM EST to 7:54 AM EST
- Where
- Delta County, 0.48 mi W of Gladstone
- Measured
- 0.75 in hail
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 45.850, -87.030
Dime-sized hail was observed in Gladstone.
Thunderstorm Wind, Menominee
- When
- June 16, 9:40 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
- Where
- Menominee County, 0.75 mi N of Talbot
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $500
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 45.511, -87.598
The Menominee County Sheriff reported a tree down across the railroad line near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and County Road 366 in Talbot.
Flash Flood, Dickinson
- When
- June 16, 10:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
- Where
- Dickinson County, 0.17 mi NW of Vulcan to 0.45 mi E of Vulcan
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 45.781, -87.873
Broadcast media relayed reports of fields flooded in the Vulcan area. Also, two six-inch diameter trees were downed in the area.
Flash Flood, Menominee
- When
- June 16, 11:00 AM CST to 2:30 PM CST
- Where
- Menominee County, 1.64 mi NE of Spalding to 1.06 mi E of Stephenson
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $175,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 45.715, -87.494
Nearly three inches of heavy rain flooded or washed out 40 to 50 roads from Spalding Township through Daggett to Stephenson. The Menominee County Emergency Manager reported that flooding damaged farms and toppled trees in the area as well. There were only two homes with damage reports such as basement flooding. The Stephenson Fire Department started a pumping operation, which local farmers assisted with as well, to pump around 12,000 gallons per minute to stay ahead of the flooding. Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster for Menominee County as flood damage estimates totaled nearly $175,000.
Flash Flood, Houghton
- When
- June 17, 3:00 AM EST to 11:00 AM EST
- Where
- Houghton County, 0.71 mi WNW of Alcone to 2.69 mi NW of Toivola
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Deaths
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $100 million
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 47.283, -88.435
Three to nearly seven inches of rainfall in the early morning hours of the 17th caused widespread and catastrophic flash flooding across much of Houghton County from Chassell through Houghton/Hancock to Dollar Bay, Hubbell and Lake Linden. The NOAA Precipitation Frequency Atlas indicated a 1000-year recurrence interval for rainfall amounts of the magnitude which occurred during this event. The Houghton County emergency manager reported that nearly all roads were impassable in central and southern Houghton County. Many homes and businesses were flooded throughout the area, particularly in Houghton/Hancock where one fatality occurred when a basement collapsed at a home on Canal Road. The Administration Building at Michigan Tech University also sustained flood damage. Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of disaster for Houghton County a day after the flooding occurred and damage estimates from flooding are currently over $100 million. Recovery efforts will be ongoing over Houghton County for the next several months.
Flash Flood, Marquette
- When
- June 17, 3:00 PM EST to 8:35 PM EST
- Where
- Marquette County, 1.17 mi SW of Clowry to 1.71 mi SW of Humboldt
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Employee
- Coordinates
- 46.509, -87.919
Rainfall amounts between two and three inches over approximately five hours caused flooding of several roads from Marquette and Harvey to Negaunee. The Marquette County Road Commission reported the washout and closure of a portion of County Road 601 in Humboldt Township due to the heavy rains. A NWS employee reported the closure of Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette due to mud and debris flowing over the street. Several other streets were reported closed in Marquette due to water over the roads. Rescue personnel from the Chocolay Fire and Sheriff departments were evacuating residences along Green Garden Road at the Chocolay River Bridge southeast of Harvey. There was also a picture via social media of water under the bridge in Negaunee, and several residences in Negaunee reported water in the basements due to the heavy rain.
Flash Flood, Gogebic
- When
- June 17, 3:12 PM CST to 5:12 PM CST
- Where
- Gogebic County, 0.87 mi ESE of Ironwood to 0.98 mi ESE of Ironwood
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 46.464, -90.154
Possible roads washed out near Cloverland Cinemas per Public Safety Radio. Much of Ironwood, including stores along Highway US-2, was without electricity on Sunday evening the 17th due to storms and flooding. Homeowners reported flooded basements.
Thunderstorm Wind, Gogebic
- When
- June 17, 3:58 PM CST to 4:05 PM CST
- Where
- Gogebic County, 1.38 mi N of Hurley
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 46.450, -90.150
Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down in the Ironwood area via Public Safety Radio.
Thunderstorm Wind, Gogebic
- When
- June 17, 4:00 PM CST to 4:05 PM CST
- Where
- Gogebic County, 0.69 mi S of Hurley
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 46.420, -90.150
Law enforcement reported trees down along Pioneer Road via Public Safety Radio.
Thunderstorm Wind, Gogebic
- When
- June 17, 4:04 PM CST to 4:10 PM CST
- Where
- Gogebic County, 0.69 mi N of Bessemer
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 46.490, -90.050
Law enforcement reported numerous trees and power lines down in Bessemer via Public Safety Radio.
Thunderstorm Wind, Gogebic
- When
- June 17, 4:24 PM CST to 4:30 PM CST
- Where
- Gogebic County, 0.95 mi W of Marenisco
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $4,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 46.380, -89.700
Law enforcement reported multiple trees down on Highway US-2 near Marenisco. Report relayed via Public Safety Radio.
Thunderstorm Wind, Ontonagon
- When
- June 17, 5:45 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
- Where
- Ontonagon County, Paulding
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- COOP Observer
- Coordinates
- 46.400, -89.180
The observer in Paulding reported via social media that a sign was damaged at the COOP site there.
Flash Flood, Gogebic
- When
- June 17, 4:50 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
- Where
- Gogebic County, 0.78 mi W of Marenisco to 0.56 mi WSW of Marenisco
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 46.382, -89.696
Fair Avenue was possibly flooded. Report was relayed via Public Safety Radio.
The people who died
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood, Houghton | 2018-06-17 | 12 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
What these are
- Hail
- Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
- Flash Flood
- Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
The same day elsewhere
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- Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in Minnesota, June 16 to 17, 2018
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- Flash Flood in Ohio, June 16, 2018
- Damaging Wind in New Mexico, June 16, 2018
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Sources
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 759127, 759131, 759138, 759141, 759136, 759145, 759372, 759359, 759360, 759361, 759333, 759362, 759378, 759366.