Flooding Damage Estimate Tops $21 Million in GT County
By Beth Milligan | May 21, 2026
Preliminary damage estimates for Grand Traverse County from April floods have now reached $21.2 million, according to County Emergency Management Coordinator Gregg Bird. The county is working with state and federal officials on reviewing damaged sites and seeking FEMA disaster funding to assist in recovery. The Ticker looks today at restoration efforts underway, including the latest from the Grand Traverse County Road Commission to address major damaged sites like Beitner and Brown Bridge roads. Stay tuned tomorrow (Friday) for part two, a look at environmental and recreational impacts from the flooding – including what’s ahead for the busy summer tourist season.
Bird and County Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Perry …
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