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Multiple organizations work to clean up flooded basements on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Multiple organizations work to clean up flooded basements on Detroit’s east sideIt happened over a year ago, but folks on Detroit’s east side still desperately need help cleaning out flooded basements.
GLWA denies all claims related to surface, basement flooding in Metro Detroit in June 2021
Read full article: GLWA denies all claims related to surface, basement flooding in Metro Detroit in June 2021The Great Lakes Water Authority said it is not liable for basement and surface flooding in the summer of last year and is denying all claims it has received.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for Marquette County after flash floods in May
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for Marquette County after flash floods in MayMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Marquette County after thunderstorms and flash flooding caused widespread damage in May.
‘Everything’s destroyed’: Metro Tire Service severely flooded while owner waited for Detroit to turn water off
Read full article: ‘Everything’s destroyed’: Metro Tire Service severely flooded while owner waited for Detroit to turn water offThe COVID pandemic has been hard enough on businesses like Metro Tire Service, which is now a flooded mess due to a broken water meter.
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department reports minimal flooding during major rainstorm
Read full article: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department reports minimal flooding during major rainstormAll across Metro Detroit there are anxious homeowners hoping their basements will stay dry as more rain moves through the area. Most have been spared by the flooding so far.
Impending severe weather in Metro Detroit has DWSD crews prepared for another round of floods
Read full article: Impending severe weather in Metro Detroit has DWSD crews prepared for another round of floodsThe threat of more severe weather Tuesday evening in Metro Detroit has Detroit Water and Sewerage Department crews preparing for another round of floods.
These videos show just how shocking the flooding in NYC really is
Read full article: These videos show just how shocking the flooding in NYC really isHurricane Ida may not pack the strong winds it once had when it hit Louisiana, but it’s still dumping an insane amount of rain in its path, including on New York City.
Residents hit with flooding again after severe weather swept across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Residents hit with flooding again after severe weather swept across Metro Detroit“Here we are two, three months later and this is pretty much happening week after week. What are we supposed to do? Who are we supposed to call? When we do call, we pretty much hit a dead end,” Jackson said.
Businesses along Southfield Freeway try to pick up the pieces after more flooding on Friday
Read full article: Businesses along Southfield Freeway try to pick up the pieces after more flooding on FridayHeavy downpours flooded many of the same areas that have already been devastated by flooding multiple times this summer.
Dearborn Heights man jumps into action to rescue pregnant woman stuck on flooded road
Read full article: Dearborn Heights man jumps into action to rescue pregnant woman stuck on flooded roadResidents in Dearborn Heights worked to clear the drains in the streets so that the water flooding the roads could clear after sudden and heavy rain on Friday (Aug. 27).
Pregnant woman climbs out SUV window onto roof while stuck on flooded Southfield Freeway
Read full article: Pregnant woman climbs out SUV window onto roof while stuck on flooded Southfield FreewayA pregnant woman was forced to climb out the window of her submerged SUV and sit on the roof after getting stuck on a flooded stretch of Southfield Freeway.
Whitmer requests disaster declaration for Oakland, Macomb counties due to June storms
Read full article: Whitmer requests disaster declaration for Oakland, Macomb counties due to June stormsMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested a presidential disaster declaration for Oakland and Macomb counties due to flooding and damage from severe storms in June.
Officials say it could be days before flooding in Hamburg Township recedes
Read full article: Officials say it could be days before flooding in Hamburg Township recedesMajor flooding along the lakes in Hamburg Township has first responders working constantly and has residents wondering when the water will recede.
Metro Detroit weather: A look at recent impactful storms in SE Michigan
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: A look at recent impactful storms in SE MichiganFrom flooding during the weekend of June 25 to the recent round of heavy storms Aug. 11-12, severe weather in Southeast Michigan has led to damage of buildings, vehicles and roads.
Metro Detroit weather: Rainfall totals for SE Michigan after overnight storms
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Rainfall totals for SE Michigan after overnight stormsSoutheast Michigan was hit by another round of heavy storms Wednesday evening and overnight. Here’s a look at some of the rainfall totals from around the area:
FEMA, Mayor Duggan walk Detroiters through process to file flood damage claims
Read full article: FEMA, Mayor Duggan walk Detroiters through process to file flood damage claimsFEMA and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan are teaming up to make sure victims of the floods last month and in June know there’s help and how to get it.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces plan to use $10M in emergency spending for flooding recovery
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces plan to use $10M in emergency spending for flooding recoveryMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a plan to use $10 million in emergency spending to help residents recover from June flooding.
Homes and businesses damaged throughout Metro Detroit after severe storms
Read full article: Homes and businesses damaged throughout Metro Detroit after severe stormsOfficials believe a tornado may have touched down Saturday evening in Armada, one of the areas hit the hardest by storms that moved through Southeast Michigan.
Gym underneath Detroit church where many Motown acts got their start damaged in flooding
Read full article: Gym underneath Detroit church where many Motown acts got their start damaged in floodingSt. Stephen AME church on Detroit’s west side has been a spiritual home for Detroiters since 1918 but it also has a rich Motown musical history that was submerged during recent flooding.
FEMA officials visit Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood in Detroit after severe flooding
Read full article: FEMA officials visit Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood in Detroit after severe floodingFEMA officials are going door-to-door in Detroit to make sure people can access the federal help they’re entitled to after severe flooding impacted the area.
Dearborn Heights homeowners still drying out from recent floods
Read full article: Dearborn Heights homeowners still drying out from recent floodsIn the days following the latest floods that soaked homes across Metro Detroit, a thick layer of mud can still be spotted in one Dearborn Heights neighborhood.
‘Not again’: New flooding hits Detroit neighborhoods still cleaning up from previous storm
Read full article: ‘Not again’: New flooding hits Detroit neighborhoods still cleaning up from previous stormBasements on Detroit’s east side were full of water again on Friday in areas such as the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood.
Great Lakes Water Authority reports power issue at Detroit’s Blue Hill Pump Station on Friday
Read full article: Great Lakes Water Authority reports power issue at Detroit’s Blue Hill Pump Station on FridayGLWA said it will conduct an after-event analysis and work with residents in the tributary system to determine if they experienced flooding.
List of flooded highways, ramp closures, reopenings announced by MDOT today in Metro Detroit
Read full article: List of flooded highways, ramp closures, reopenings announced by MDOT today in Metro DetroitHere is a list of flooded highways, ramp closures and reopenings announced by MDOT on Friday in Metro Detroit.
Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damage
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damageNearly a dozen families in Grosse Pointe Park have joined a class action lawsuit that demands money and answers for why the flooding was so severe.
Head of EPA visits Detroit wastewater plant, talks infrastructure solutions
Read full article: Head of EPA visits Detroit wastewater plant, talks infrastructure solutionsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made a visit to Detroit on Thursday to discuss a federal investment proposal in water infrastructure.
Detroit residents frustrated with flood response, seeking assistance from city
Read full article: Detroit residents frustrated with flood response, seeking assistance from cityThe aftermath and frustration from the recent storms affecting most of Detroit are still being felt by many, especially in District 7.
FEMA officials scheduled to assess flood damage in Metro Detroit on Thursday
Read full article: FEMA officials scheduled to assess flood damage in Metro Detroit on ThursdayIt will be a busy week in Metro Detroit as FEMA officials are set to arrive in the area to assess flood damage on Thursday, June 8.
‘He’s going to help us’ -- Detroit mayor Mike Duggan meets with President Biden regarding disaster assistance
Read full article: ‘He’s going to help us’ -- Detroit mayor Mike Duggan meets with President Biden regarding disaster assistance“He told his staff that he wanted the Emergency Order done for Detroit as fast as legally possible so we can get money into the hands of our residents for reimbursements as quickly as possible,” Duggan said.
Protesters gather in Dearborn to demand compensation for flood damage to homes, businesses
Read full article: Protesters gather in Dearborn to demand compensation for flood damage to homes, businessesProtesters gathered at police headquarters in Dearborn on Friday to demand compensation for flood damage to homes and businesses.
Detroit city officials work to make storm cleanup easier on residents
Read full article: Detroit city officials work to make storm cleanup easier on residentsDetroit mayor Mike Duggan discussed the city’s expanded efforts to pick up debris in front of homes and remove damaged items from flooded basements Thursday.
American Red Cross volunteers hand out clean-up kits across Metro Detroit
Read full article: American Red Cross volunteers hand out clean-up kits across Metro DetroitAs Metro Detroiters deal with the aftermath of the devastating storms, the American Red Cross is traveling from city to city to help people clean up.
Gov. Whitmer asks FEMA for flood damage assessment in Wayne County
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer asks FEMA for flood damage assessment in Wayne CountyGov. Gretchen Whitmer has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a joint preliminary damage assessment (PDA) and review damages and response costs due to the heavy rainfall and flooding in Wayne County.
Eastbound lanes of I-94 in Detroit, Dearborn expected to remain closed for at least another week
Read full article: Eastbound lanes of I-94 in Detroit, Dearborn expected to remain closed for at least another weekThousands of vehicles use I-94 every day and crews said the current state of the freeway wouldn’t be able to sustain the weight.
WB I-94 to reopen in Detroit, Dearborn; eastbound lanes remain closed for repairs
Read full article: WB I-94 to reopen in Detroit, Dearborn; eastbound lanes remain closed for repairsWestbound I-94 is set to reopen in Detroit and Dearborn on Tuesday afternoon, but the eastbound lanes could be closed for another week or more due to damage caused by flooding over the weekend.
Michigan offers emergency relief to low-income residents who need home repairs from flood damage
Read full article: Michigan offers emergency relief to low-income residents who need home repairs from flood damageMichigan is offering emergency financial relief to low-income residents who need home repairs because of damage from the weekend’s floods.
Disaster Relief at Work group creates buckets to help Metro Detroit residents impacted by flooding
Read full article: Disaster Relief at Work group creates buckets to help Metro Detroit residents impacted by floodingA Metro Detroit charity works to provide cleaning supplies to people who have been impacted by flooding.
Dearborn families try to salvage belongings in aftermath of severe flooding
Read full article: Dearborn families try to salvage belongings in aftermath of severe floodingThe cleanup continues for countless families hoping to bounce back from a round of heavy rain that has caused major flooding throughout Metro Detroit.
Live stream: Detroit mayor, Michigan governor provide update on flooding response
Read full article: Live stream: Detroit mayor, Michigan governor provide update on flooding responseFollowing devastating flooding caused by heavy storms, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is holding a news conference Monday with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to update the public on the city’s response to the fallout.
Gov. Whitmer working with FEMA, Congress for disaster relief after devastating floods
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer working with FEMA, Congress for disaster relief after devastating floodsWhitmer said she’s been in touch with Federal Emergency Management Agency and members of Congress, but disaster relief may not come in time as rain is expected to return to Metro Detroit.
Assessment teams visiting Dearborn neighborhoods to gather information on flood damage
Read full article: Assessment teams visiting Dearborn neighborhoods to gather information on flood damageTeams of city employees are walking door to door in east and southeast Dearborn Sunday to get an initial assessment of how many homes experienced flooding and a ballpark estimate of the damage at each home.
1 year later, few solutions for those impacted by mid-Michigan dam failures
Read full article: 1 year later, few solutions for those impacted by mid-Michigan dam failuresSo many who lost so much in the mid-Michigan floods are still searching for help and answers -- and it may be a long time before they get either.
Bitter cold causes more flooding concerns along St. Clair River
Read full article: Bitter cold causes more flooding concerns along St. Clair RiverEAST CHINA, Mich. – A State of Emergency was declared in Saint Clair County due to the flooding along its titular river -- and ongoing cold weather is expected to bring more ice jams, causing more flooding concerns for residents. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for southeastern Saint Clair County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The jam forced the St. Clair River to overflow, causing water to surround the homes nearby. READ: Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair River“Came right over the top. More information on the survey can be found on the Be Ready St. Clair County website here or its official Facebook page here.
State of Emergency declared in St. Clair County due to flood damage
Read full article: State of Emergency declared in St. Clair County due to flood damageST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A State of Emergency was declared in Saint Clair County due to the flooding along its titular river. Ice jams have caused the Saint Clair River to flood significantly. The State of Emergency was declared due to widespread damages to property caused by the flooding. Citizens who are impacted by flooding to their properties are encouraged to utilize the online self-reporting survey to catalogue and report damage. More information on the survey can be found on the Be Ready St. Clair County website here or its official Facebook page here.
Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair River
Read full article: Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair RiverST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – Ice jams along the St. Clair River caused significant flooding in Algonac to Port Huron Tuesday and Wednesday. Pieces of ice collect and dam off the river, causing it to back up. What was uncommon was the typical help used to prevent the St. Clair River from spilling over wasn’t available, causing damage all along the river. READ: Homes impacted by flooding along St. Clair RiverPumps were turned on Wednesday and by noon, the water receded at least a foot. Two ice breaking ships -- U.S. Coast Guard’s Bristol Bay and Canadian cutter The Griffon -- have been conducting operations to ease the flooding.
Michigan family reunited with cat lost during devastating Midland floods
Read full article: Michigan family reunited with cat lost during devastating Midland floodsMIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. – It’s been eight months since the devastating floods in Midland County. “She did find us for a reason, I believe,” Ashley Flood said. “And so, we actually, we definitely played our part, I think.”On a cold snowy winter day, The Flood family heard a cat outside meowing for hours. “It seemed well fed and its coat was rather clean,” Ashley Flood said. They took the cat to the Humane Society of Midland County and found out the cat was micochipped.
Sanford Lake residents optimistic things will return to normal
Read full article: Sanford Lake residents optimistic things will return to normalLANSING, Mich. – Labor Day Weekend on Sanford Lake is typically filled with boats and people having fun on the water. After May’s dam failures emptied the lake, many residents are left wondering how long it’ll take to come back. Residents are still hopeful things will return to normal. The state ordered Boyce Hydro -- the owners of the dams -- to make emergency repairs Tuesday, but since the company filed for bankruptcy, the state will likely be forced to foot the bill. Edenville faces Labor Day weekend without their beloved Wixom LakeYou can watch Tim Pamplin’s full stories above in the video players above.
Intense rain overnight causes flooding across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Intense rain overnight causes flooding across Metro DetroitROYAL OAK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Residents in Royal Oak near 13 Mile Road and Main Street were reliving a nightmare -- all their basements flooded six years ago in a historic flooding and had to deal with flooding again Friday morning. Residents said they are considering legal action against the city due to the repeated flooding. Multiple cars were seen stranded in flooded streets. You can watch Priya Manns full story in the video above.
Multiple vehicles stuck on flooded roads in Detroit
Read full article: Multiple vehicles stuck on flooded roads in DetroitDETROIT Intense rains led to fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight -- and the rain threat hasnt finished yet. Some drivers tried going through rising waters and their vehicle got stuck. READ: Intense rain overnight causes flooding across Metro DetroitMany vehicles, including a UPS truck and a semi truck got stuck in the road because of the rising waters. Local 4s Tim Pamplin was reporting in Detroit, along the Dearborn border where he saw several cars submerged. There were many people helping others who had become stuck in the water.
Flooding damages homes, leaves cars stranded across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Flooding damages homes, leaves cars stranded across Metro DetroitROYAL OAK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Its been a frustrating day in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods as flooding has caused a mess of trash on some streets and damaged homes. Neighbors on Lindon Street near Main Street and 13 Mile Road woke up Friday to find their garbage floating along the flooded street. Westbound I-94 at Cass Avenue in Detroit looked like a river and I-96 at Beech Daly Road in Redford was closed due to flooding. Some drivers in Dearborn, Melvindale and Royal Oak tried to power their way through flooded streets and ended up getting stuck.
Royal Oak residents considering legal action after repeated flooding
Read full article: Royal Oak residents considering legal action after repeated floodingROYAL OAK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and flooding overnight. Its been a frustrating day in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods as flooding has caused a mess of trash on some streets and damaged homes. Like many of her neighbors, Noelle Ehlers basement flooded again Friday morning, destroying everything. The Royal Oak mother is reliving a nightmare -- water came gushing into her basement six years ago during the historic flood. They said they would fix it, clearly its not been fixed.She said many neighbors are now considering legal action against the city.
Lincoln Park neighborhood copes with recurring flood damages
Read full article: Lincoln Park neighborhood copes with recurring flood damagesLINCOLN PARK, Mich. Metro Detroit saw its share of rain, fallen trees, power outages and floods overnight -- when the rain started coming in, Lincoln Park residents started to worry. The block at Cleveland Avenue and Howard Street flooded and residents are frustrated because they said its not the first time. When Jennifer Trippe let her dog out Sunday morning, she saw that the street outside had flooded and she immediately ran to check her basement. Lincoln Park city officials said at least a dozen homes experienced flooding and crews with the Department of Public Safety have been doing inspections Saturday. A tree in front of a vacant house came down Sunday, blocking a womans front door and driveway, trapping her car.
Flooding forces dozens out of Royal Oak apartments
Read full article: Flooding forces dozens out of Royal Oak apartmentsROYAL OAK, Mich. Nealy 60 residents of the Village Club Apartments in Royal Oak had to find somewhere else to stay due to flooding in their units. Theres a big question about who should have to pay for the drain issue blamed for the mess. Residents, like Marie Ferguson, tried to handle the water and tried to save her belongings with a 3-month-old baby in her arms. Who is going to pay for this?Renters said renters insurance isnt going to pay because floods arent covered. Property ownership is blaming city of Royal Oak drains for not being able to handle heavy rain, but the drains are on their property.
Federal disaster declaration to aid Midland County flood response approved
Read full article: Federal disaster declaration to aid Midland County flood response approvedGretchen Whitmer announced Thursday afternoon President Donald Trump declared a major disaster area for mid-Michigan counties affected by widespread and severe flooding and dam failures in May. “Seeing the people and businesses of these communities pull together to help one another after this 500-year flooding event continues to inspire me,” Whitmer said. She later expanded her declaration to include Iosco County. Persistent steady rain resulted in excessive two-day rainfall totals reaching record levels at some locations. MORE: ‘Looked like Niagra Falls’ -- Dam that created Wixom Lake gives way, flooding mid-Michigan communitiesMultiple residents impacted by the flood have taken part of two federal class-action lawsuits filed against the dam owners.
Horses displaced by Midland floods find home at west Michigan rescue farm
Read full article: Horses displaced by Midland floods find home at west Michigan rescue farmWEST BRANCH, Mich. Several horses displaced by the pandemic and flooding across parts of central Michigan have found a new home at a rescue farm. WATCH: Aerial footage of Midland flood devastation on May 21Since then, D&R Acres Hobby and Rescue Farm has received several equines. The 20 acre farm and 13,000-square-foot barn and riding facility is now home to 38 horses, donkeys, mules, ponies and miniature horses. Were kind of the retirement home for horses, said Dolores 'Doris' Harris, chief financial officer and founder of D&R Acres, of West Branch. Although many animals stay at D&R Acres for the rest of their days, the farm does adopt out equines once the animal adjusts to the situation.
Homeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight flooding
Read full article: Homeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight floodingHARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Rising water levels continue to be a big concern across the state of Michigan, including in Metro Detroit. Last month, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Saint Clair all set all-time high water levels. In Harrison Township homeowners are being forced to take drastic measures to fight against flooding. When Michael Lambert bought Land’s End Marina 34 years ago, he immediately endured the record-high water levels of 1986. READ: High winds, lake levels cause flooding in Michigan
Homeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight flooding
Read full article: Homeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight floodingHomeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight floodingPublished: June 15, 2020, 11:26 pmRising water levels continue to be a big concern across the state of Michigan, including in Metro Detroit.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer adds 3 counties to flood-related state of emergency
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer adds 3 counties to flood-related state of emergencyGretchen Whitmer has added three counties to her state of emergency issued as a result of two dam failures that caused devastating floods in the middle of the state. Arenac, Gladwin and Saginaw counties have been added to the state of emergency that was issued for Midland County. “I have declared an emergency to provide much needed assistance and have added Arenac, Gladwin and Saginaw counties to the declaration to ensure access to critical resources. (WDIV)Officials evacuated 750 Saginaw County residents, 500 Arenac County residents and more than 100 Gladwin County residents due to rising waters. By adding them to the state of emergency, Whitmer allows these three counties to receive law enforcement and shelter support, road repair help, search and rescue services and more.
Michigan Republican Party asks attorney general to give feds control of investigation into Midland tragedy
Read full article: Michigan Republican Party asks attorney general to give feds control of investigation into Midland tragedyDETROIT – In recent days the Detroit News and Bridge Magazine have published stories about Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit against the owner of the Edenville Dam, which tragically failed on Tuesday forcing thousands to evacuate their homes because of the floods. Nessel wanted more water added to promote the safety of freshwater mussels, which she alleged were being damaged by the low water levels. Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox is calling on Nessel to recuse her office from the investigation of the Edenville Dam tragedy and transfer the inquiry to federal authorities. "With these troubling new revelations that the state’s lawsuits may have played a role in this tragedy, it is clear that Attorney General Dana Nessel should not lead this investigation. Therefore, the Michigan Republican Party calls for the Attorney General to turn over the investigation of the Edenville Dam’s failure to federal authorities.
Red Cross shelters open to help residents impacted by devastating mid-Michigan floods
Read full article: Red Cross shelters open to help residents impacted by devastating mid-Michigan floodsMIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Historic flooding caused by dam failures forced thousands from their homes in mid-Michigan. The Edenville dam and Sanford dams failed. At about 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Edenville Dam that created Wixom Lake gave away. MORE: Residents in Midland County return after evacuationsThe American Red Cross is still helping residents impacted by the floods. READ: Residents want answers in Edenville Dam failure that led to devastating floodsView the list of shelters below: