Overall Green Flood for United States in United States from 14 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC to 27 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood for United States

in United States

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Flood United States can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100960
Death:	11
Displaced:	80
Countries:	United States
From - To	14 Jul - 18 Aug

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Michigan, USA, Late July 2021Severe storms affected parts of Detroit and surrounding areas of Michigan, USA, from 24 July. 135,000 people in Oakland and Macomb counties were left without power. Oakland County Emergency Management received reports of structural damage to homes and businesses, flooding and blocked roads. A Detroit freeway was closed due to flooding and there were numerous reports of flooding in neighbourhoods and side streets, the Michigan State Police said. The National Weather said tornadoes struck near Detroit and near Flint during the evening 24 July.Tue 27 Jul 2021Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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