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Presque Isle County
Coverage of Presque Isle County in the Nexus archive.
- No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Michigan's rural areas, including Black Lake, faced historic floods exacerbated by outdated flood plain maps and lack of insurance. Residents were unaware of their flood risks as federal maps failed to account for heavy rainfall impacts, leading to widespread property damage and emergencies.