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Images show impact of Midland County flooding
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Images from NASA’s Earth Observatory illustrate the recent flooding in Midland County, Michigan.
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Images from NASA’s Earth Observatory illustrate the recent flooding in Midland County, Michigan.
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Winter stress and a cold spring delayed leaf-out for many trees. Heavy precipitation also contributed to color delays.
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Only 13.5 percent of Michigan potential voters went to every lake during the past five years. Almost 21 percent visited one lake. Almost 19 percent visited two lakes. A little more than 16 percent visited three lakes.