Hudsonville Family’s Lawn ‘Bubbles Up’ After Rain Storm

I have never been a fan of pimple popping videos, but that might change after witnessing what this family just encountered in their front lawn. Freak weather events have been occurring all over the country, with New Mexico and Texas both experiencing catastrophic flash flooding.

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Thankfully, that is not happening here in Michigan. Still, a freak storm that occurred yesterday resulted in a peculiar scene of its own, producing possibly one of the most satisfying videos you'll see all day.

What Is A Lawn Blister/Bubble?

What you see above you is what is known as a "lawn blister" or "lawn bubble", a rare and altogether naturally occurring event when water gets trapped between layers of soil, causing the ground to "bubble up" as the water has nowhere else to go.

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This is known to happen after heavy rainfall, but it can also indicate a pipe burst if no rain has occurred recently. It is a completely harmless issue if it occurs naturally, which is what makes the following video so satisfying.

After 4 inches of rain fell in a short 45 minutes on Wednesday, the Hudsonville family was surprised to find a big bubble in their front lawn that was similar to a water bed.

This led the couple to grab a gardening fork and make a hole in the ground, which resulted in the water instantly pouring out. The lawn went back to normal with no issues soon after the popping.

The most popular lawn bubble to appear on the internet occurred in 2015, when James Callender first brought this phenomenon to the public's attention by posting a large bubble in his lawn after a rainstorm.

Ultimately, these blisters are harmless but could be a sign of poor drainage in your lawn.