Category Archives: Hydrology

May 2020 flooding in central Michigan

This blog entry by Sheldon Kusselson summarizes satellite moisture imagery and products leading to the flood event over central Michigan on 18 May 2020.  Comparison with previous events are included.   Animation of ALPW every 3 hours from 03 UTC … Continue reading

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Heavy rain event around 18 May 2020 that contributed to dam failures in Michigan

By Sheldon Kusselson

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Advected Layer Precipitable Water (ALPW) analysis for 30 April 2020 event

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Fall 2019 through Winter 2020 Heavy Precipitation Events

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Advected Layer Precipitable Water (ALPW) product for 5 February 2020 Severe and Flood event

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