Shocking mid-Michigan flood pictures show ravaged roads, underwater houses, floating cars
DETROIT – Catastrophic flooding caused by dam failure in mid-Michigan has left shocking damage to roads, houses and entire cities in the area. Sky 4 flew over Midland County as water from the Edenville and Sanford dams invades.
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- Catastrophic flooding caused by two dam failures in mid-Michigan have reshaped many communities. Click here to read more.
- The Local 4 Defenders have uncovered new information about who is responsible for the failure of the Edenville Dam. Click here to read more.
- Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s contested executive order concerning nursing homes and the coronavirus (COVID-19) expires Wednesday night. Click here to read more.
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provided a complete update on the mid-Michigan floods, touching on the devastating damage to the community, possible legal action against the dam owners and when experts expect the peak water levels to arrive. Click here to read more.
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