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Houghton County Declares Local State of Emergency

by Scott Minshall
April 14, 2023
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LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (WZMQ) – Due to excessive flooding in areas between Lake Linden and Dollar Bay, Houghton County declared a local state of emergency on Thursday, April 13. 

Starting on Tuesday, April 11 Houghton County sustained widespread damage to property caused by rapid melt of the snowpack in the areas between Lake Linden and Dollar Bay. This happened because of suddenly unseasonably high temperatures reaching as high as 70 degrees for multiple days in a row. 

As a result of the rapid snow melt there are fast moving melt waters. There has been bursting of abandoned railroad grades that were acting as earthen dams and significant erosion. Those waters have overwhelmed storm sewer and storm water systems causing road washouts and closures due to debris deposited on the roadways (in excess of 12” of silt in some locations). Local crews continue to remove debris and redirect water.

The emergency declaration is effective for seven days unless it is renewed. The local declaration is the first step in the process of requesting state assistance. Many responders from fire departments, medical first responders, law enforcement, and State agencies, in addition to local and county public works agencies continue to work tirelessly to try and protect people and property. Local and state officials continue to monitor the situation are receiving regular updates on the conditions on the ground.

A complete damage assessment will not be possible until the water flows recede, though the initial damage inventory has begun and has reached at least $150,000. For further updates, follow the Houghton and Keweenaw Emergency Measures Facebook page. 

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