Lansing area receives at least 3 inches of rainfall
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The National Weather Service reported the Lansing area had received about three inches of rainfall by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, causing headaches for East Lansing residents and drivers.
The weather service issued a flood advisory for northern Ingham County until 9:30 p.m.
Thunderstorms caused 15 power outages in the Lansing area, said Lansing Board of Water & Light spokesperson Mark Nixon.
DTN Management declined comment and the Community Resource Management Company reported receiving about 25 calls related to flooding at about 7 p.m.
Main roads were quickly affected by the flash flooding. Jamie Mosshart, a kinesiology senior, said the downpour began when he was driving home.
“Cars were tire-deep on Grand River (Avenue) earlier,” Mosshart said. “It was torrential, and it just came out of nowhere.”
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mother nature
(05/27/09 9:25pm)Report
I love the rain
lol
(05/27/09 9:37pm)Report
Im glad it was raining so much, at least its cooler now. This hot weather was killing me.
Hope
(05/28/09 10:33am)Report
I love rain too. I love to sleep and get all bundled up under my conforter while listening to the rain. It feels so safe. I love the smell of rain and the freshness of the rain.