Permalink: https://photo.greenpeace.org/archive/Flooding-in-Michigan---Comparison-2019---2020-27MDHUKVJQR.htmlConceptually similarFlooding in MichiganGP1STY3PCompleted★★★★Flooding in MichiganGP1STY3OCompleted★★★★Failed Sanford Dam in MichiganGP1STY2QCompleted★★★★Failed Sanford Dam in MichiganGP1STY2XCompleted★★★★Flooded River in Midland, MichiganGP1STY3JCompleted★★★★Flooded Streets in Midland, MichiganGP1STY3KCompleted★★★★★★Flooded Streets in Midland, MichiganGP1STY3LCompleted★★★★Flooded Streets in Midland, MichiganGP1STY2OCompleted★★★★★Debris at Failed Sanford Dam in MichiganGP1STY2NCompleted★★★★View AllGP1STY3NFlooding in Michigan - Comparison 2019 & 2020On May 17, 2020, heavy rain began pouring over the Tri-Cities region of central Michigan and, after two days, it provoked significant flooding in Midland County. The accumulating rainfall led to catastrophic dam failures that swelled rivers and streams and inundated several nearby communities. The governor ordered more than 10,000 residents of Edenville and Sanford to evacuate.The National Weather Service reported record rainfall where more than 4 inches (10 centimeters) fell across parts of Midland in 48 hours. The Edenville Dam then collapsed on the evening of May 19, sending floodwaters south across the landscape. About an hour later, water spilled over the Sanford Dam and further flooded the Tittabawassee River and the surrounding area.On May 20, the Tittabawassee River reached a height just over 35 feet (11 meters) about four feet higher than levels in the devastating 1986 floods. The governor has declared a state of emergency. The natural-color images show flooding across Midland County as observed by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8. This pair shows the Tittabawassee River on May 20, 2020 (right), compared to June 3, 2019 (left).Locations:Michigan-Midland, Michigan-United States of AmericaDate:22 May, 2020Credit:© NOAAMaximum size:720px X 480pxRestrictions:Public domain image, not for use for fundraising.Keywords:Aerial view-Climate (campaign title)-Climate change impacts-Floods-KWCI (GPI)-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-Public Domain (license type)Shoot:NOAA Aerials of Flooding in MichiganOn May 17, 2020, heavy rain began pouring over the Tri-Cities region of central Michigan and, after two days, it provoked significant flooding in Midland County. The accumulating rainfall led to catastrophic dam failures that swelled rivers and streams and inundated several nearby communities. The governor ordered more than 10,000 residents of Edenville and Sanford to evacuate.The National Weather Service reported record rainfall where more than 4 inches (10 centimeters) fell across parts of Midland in 48 hours. The Edenville Dam then collapsed on the evening of May 19, sending floodwaters south across the landscape. About an hour later, water spilled over the Sanford Dam and further flooded the Tittabawassee River and the surrounding area.On May 20, the Tittabawassee River reached a height just over 35 feet (11 meters), about four feet higher than levels in the devastating 1986 floods. The governor has declared a state of emergency.Related Collections:Flooding in Michigan in May 2020
