Flooding Shuts Down Metro Detroit Freeways, Roads
"The worst of it appears to be along I-94, anywhere from Roseville into Midtown because of the flooding."
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"The worst of it appears to be along I-94, anywhere from Roseville into Midtown because of the flooding."
Rain gauges in parts of Harris County, which includes most of Houston, showed water levels approaching 20 inches since late Sunday night.
One resident jokingly calls the street "Lake Hanover," but others call it a toilet bowl.
Officials expect the cleanup will cost the city a couple thousand dollars.
The wintry weather is leading to trouble on one local freeway for commuters Tuesday morning.
MDOT spokesperson Diane Cross urged drivers to be careful driving through standing water that may start to pool up on some metro Detroit roadways.
A delegation from the Michigan Red Cross is heading south to help out.
Thousands of homes and businesses lost power as a line of severe storms rolled across metro Detroit.
The plan is to put vacant lots to good use by creating a vegetation system that would help prevent floods.
The River Raisin at Dundee was 1.5 feet over flood stage on Wednesday morning.
Amy Valentine, whose yard backs up to the river, said this is the worst she's seen.
Village of Dundee manager Dave Uhl said that the River Raisin is predicted to rush over its banks, threatening about 30 homes and a half a dozen businesses, including the post office.
Flooding is so bad on the Southfield Freeway through Dearborn, motorists are turning around and driving against the traffic to escape the rising water.
Stranded amid the flood are Kate Mangona and her husband Victor, originally from Detroit, who were trying to get to their Houston, Texas home from Dallas Monday afternoon.
At one point the entire intersection was under about two feet of water.
Oakwood Hospital's Emergency Department is reopening, seven months after flooding from the historic floods of August
Cleanup crews are continuing to assess the damage at the David Stott building in downtown Detroit after a frozen pipe burst and flooded several floors with about 2 million gallons of water.
Authorities say the water continued to run down the building for a few days before anyone noticed.
Federal assistance for Detroit-area residents who suffered property damage during severe August flooding has totaled $246 million following the application deadline.
Disaster survivors in Southeast Michigan have until Sunday, Dec. 14 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
"We're only a week away from the original deadline — there's still 700 requests coming in a day."
Adrianne Laneave from the U.S. Small Business Administration spoke live in studio with WWJ Newsradio 950 and said that no matter the extent of the damage, applicants could receive funding.
November 24 is the last day that homeowners, renters and businesses can apply for federal disaster assistance.
The August flooding caused severe damage to the Warren facility and displaced nearly 19,000 employees.
If you suffered losses or damage from the massive flooding in August, you could be eligible for some federal help.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
Huntington Bank has decided to close 13 branches in Michigan, many of which are in Metro Detroit.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Police say a man who was held after Saturday's shooting at a shopping mall in Auburn Hills has been released from custody.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
Cooling centers are open, and some events are canceled, for Tuesday in response to a heat wave.
Police say a man who was held after Saturday's shooting at a shopping mall in Auburn Hills has been released from custody.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Some of Metro Detroit's communities have opened cooling center services in response to the heat wave.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by a bison that charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday due to an unusually prolonged heat dome, which is starting to move east.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
The ambulance is designed to connect children with specialized care as quickly and safely as possible.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 2,600 cases.
According to event organizers, the swim raised about $130,000 this year alone.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
The number of cases of a parasite that causes an illness known as cyclosporiasis has been growing across the country, particularly in Michigan. The exact cause remains under investigation.
President Trump claims that passage in the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all countries except Iran and its customers. CBS News has this report.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to finish his Senate term, which ends in January. CBS News has this report.
Metro Detroit is under a heat advisory for Tuesday. Michigan health officials discuss possible cause of cyclosporiasis outbreak. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Metro Detroit will see hot and sunny weather on Tuesday, with highs in the upper 90s, possibly reaching 100, with heat indices above 100 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan between noon and 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here's the detailed forecast.