Streets Flooded, Thousands Without Power In Southeast Michigan
A severe storm system made its way across the state Thursday, bringing heavy downpours that left Southeast Michigan streets under water.
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A severe storm system made its way across the state Thursday, bringing heavy downpours that left Southeast Michigan streets under water.
It's a slow go in metro Detroit Thursday morning after heavy rain overnight caused flooding on area freeways and knocked out power to several homes and businesses.
Boaters should be on the lookout for large trees, logs and other debris let loose into Michigan waterways in part by spring flooding, the U.S. Coast Guard has warned.
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Police in western Michigan say a body found in the flood-swollen Grand River belonged to a 28-year-old man who'd been missing since February.
"One of our customers actually kayaked out to us," said Glorija Maticevic, owner of the frozen yogurt shop "Spoonlickers."
The rain-swollen Grand River in West Michigan rose to above-record levels, driving hundreds of people from their homes and flooding parts of downtown Grand Rapids amid efforts to hold back the waters.
Some streets are closed and there's basement flooding in many homes and businesses in Grand Rapids.
The American Red Cross has been responding to flooding situations throughout the state -- due to the heavy rains.
A flood watch remains in effect for all of southeast Michigan, and a warning was issued for some areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the entire WWJ listening area with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected.
Almost 100 University of Michigan students were displaced after flooding in the North Quad dorm.
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Weather forecasters say the spring-like and record-breaking temperatures that came in Tuesday are ending Wednesday. And the corresponding 30-degree drop will turn rain into snow.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for southeast Michigan, in effect through Wednesday morning.
Dozens of residents at an apartment complex in Detroit received a rude awakening overnight when pipes burst on the upper floors, sending water cascading into their homes below.
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Drivers were left feeling waterlogged on I-75 in Detroit Tuesday morning, as flooding closed part of the freeway.
It will be a day of cleaning up for many homeowners as gusty winds and heavy rain cause damage and power outages.
Crews are working to repair a water main break the day after it flooded part of a major Detroit freeway and a west side neighborhood.
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Good Tuesday morning Family! Looking at mostly sunny skies and warmer temps today, high 83°. Staying dry tomorrow with chances for rain arriving Thursday.
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