A failure of a Boardman River dam prompted a state of emergency, evacuations and flash flooding, in Grand Traverse County yesterday.
The Brown Dam was in the process of being removed, but something went wrong with the temporary dewatering structure around 10 AM and a torrent of water came rushing down the Boardman, from the pond the dam holds back.
The water receded later into the evening and people were allowed to return home, however many are now dealing with flood damage.
Coordinators of the Boardman River Dam Project say they do not know yet what kind of impact the flooding had on the environment.
It's something they say they will need to study in the weeks ahead.
Meanwhile, two roads remained closed today, thanks to the breach and High Water.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:03:01 GMT
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help. The accident happened on M-20 just west of Sherman Road in Broomfield Township last night. The
A Mecosta County man is dead after stopping on the side of the road to see if another driver needed help.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:44:12 GMT
We have new developments this morning on the Boston Marathon bombing investigation. The FBI was involved in a deadly shootout in Orlando, FL with a man who may have ties to one of the bombing suspects.
We have new developments this morning on the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:21:48 GMT
It was a dangerous experience for one man behind the wheel when a tree branch fell onto the cab of his pick-up truck. It happened on Bear River Road, near the Walloon Lake Country Club, where wind damaged
It was a dangerous experience for one man behind the wheel when a tree branch fell onto the cab of his pick-up truck. It happened on Bear River Road, near the Walloon Lake Country Club, where wind damaged
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:15 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:15:05 GMT
Last night 9 and 10 news was the first to report on two meth dump sites discovered in Osceola County. We had a crew on scene. Police spent much of the night cleaning one site found near the corner of
Last night 9 and 10 news was the first to report on two meth dump sites discovered in Osceola County. We had a crew on scene. Police spent much of the night cleaning one site found near the corner of
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:24:01 GMT
Deputies discovered more than 900 illegal marijuana plants last night, nearly half of them were ready for picking. Antrim County deputies found 30 plants outside a home in Alden. When they went inside,
Deputies discovered more than 900 illegal marijuana plants last night, nearly half of them were ready for picking. Antrim County deputies found 30 plants outside a home in Alden. When they went inside,
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:23:54 GMT
One person died today in a car crash in Mecosta county. A car crashed into a natural gas transfer station on 5 Mile Road at 100th Avenue this afternoon. Crews from DTE energy were able close the gas
One person died today in a car crash in Mecosta county. A car crashed into a natural gas transfer station on 5 Mile Road at 100th Avenue this afternoon. Crews from DTE energy were able close the gas
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:43 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:43:41 GMT
Beaver Island may only be a couple dozen miles off the coast of Charlevoix, but when you arrive you'll instantly reset to "Island Time." The Island provides countless opportunities to explore and learn. From
Beaver Island may only be a couple dozen miles off the coast of Charlevoix, but when you arrive you'll instantly reset to "Island Time." The Island provides countless opportunities to explore and learn. From
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:19:46 GMT
A downstate man is charged for driving drunk and causing a death after an accident in Antrim County nearly three months ago.The head on crash happened on Alba Highway near Tobias Road on November 23rd.It
A downstate man is charged for driving drunk and causing a death after an accident in Antrim County nearly three months ago.The head on crash happened on Alba Highway near Tobias Road on November 23rd.It
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