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Record-breaking rainfall for Muskegon, nursing home evacuated due to flooding

Muskegon set a record for the most rain on September 24.

MUSKEGON, Mich. — As of 9 pm Tuesday, Muskegon had received 4.42'' of rain, setting a daily record for September 24, a monthly record for September, and the third-highest daily rainfall ever!

SKLD Nursing Home in Whitehall had to evacuate residents to another part of its facility due to flooding. They said all residents are okay.

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Record Rainfall - Muskegon - September 24, 2024
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Top 10 Wettest Days - Muskegon

Numerous locations along the Lake Michigan shoreline has exceed 3-5'' with isolated amounts of 7-10''.

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Observed Rainfall - September 24, 2024
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Observed Rainfall - September 24, 2024

Flood warnings and advisories are in effect through early Wednesday morning.

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Flood Alerts - September 24-25, 2024

South of West Michigan, severe thunderstorms spawned tornadoes in northern IN crossing the Michigan state line.  Click on the video below to see the rotation that was captured on the WSBT tower cam in Mishawaka, IN.

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