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An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
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An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
A burst water pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement and first floor of 7375 Woodward Ave., Detroit, a building that houses one of the Franklin Wright Settlement service locations along with Youthville Detroit.
The water main break caused issues for those who live nearby on one of the coldest days we've seen this winter.
Some people have been left stranded after historic flooding hit Washington state. In some areas, homes can only be accessed by boats. CBS News has this report.
Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfalls and in some places, flooding, have caused disruptions in several states. CBS News has this report.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong brought record high water to low-lying Alaska Native communities last weekend and washed away homes, some with people inside.
One person was dead and two missing in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges and floodwaters to the region.
The historic flooding event in Detroit in 2021 left thousands of homeowners dealing with damage they never expected, with water reaching as high as their cars and leaving homes like Paula Coleman's completely devastated.
Heavy rainfall that moved through Southeast Michigan Thursday triggered flood watches and alerts in Metro Detroit.
A flash flood warning was issued at 5:50 a.m. Sept. 24 for part of Washtenaw County, with flood advisories and a flood watch also in effect for parts of Southeast Michigan. Here's a rundown of the forecast.
Heavy rains and flash flooding washed out some roads and culverts July 23 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
The NWS in Juneau issued a flood warning for parts of the area around the Mendenhall River. A "crest" is expected Wednesday near record levels between 16.3 and 16.8 feet.
Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.
Heavy rainfall was moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, causing flooding in multiple communities.
Some of the residents of St Clair Shores are frustrated with the number of times that their basements and neighborhoods have flooded during heavy rains - and they want answers on prevention and mitigation efforts.
Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.
The Road Commission for Oakland County has an update on repairs to Orion Road, which partly collapsed during flooding on July 16
Ground search operations were disrupted Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where many lives were lost in the catastrophic July 4 flooding.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Thunderstorms in central Texas on Sunday triggered flash flood warnings. The heavy rain paused recovery efforts for a short time. Ivan Rodriguez looks into recovery efforts as over 150 people are still missing.
Dan Beazley, of Northville, Michigan, spent 24 hours on the road to get to Kerrville, Texas. He says his mission is to bring peace to people when they are hurting.
Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural disasters and the need to be prepared.
Several people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials said.
Officials now confirm at least 110 people have died and more than 160 remain missing in the aftermath of flooding in central Texas. CBS News has this recap of the emergency work and questions on flood notifications.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
A Michigan man is accused of posting threats on social media to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, federal court documents show.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
Final repair steps have taken place after vandals damaged historic stained glass windows at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
Detroit police say a "person of interest" is in custody as the Homicide Task Force continues investigating three bodies found in a Detroit home.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
We travel to GM's new world headquarters to conduct an exclusive interview with "the captain," Roger Penske, to hear details about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix his team is staging in August to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Desmond Burks, 35, of Detroit, was sentenced on Friday to 35 to 60 years in prison, as expected, in the April 2023 murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law, delivering a significant blow to the president's signature economic policy.
Echelon Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award .
Hazel Park's Bar Gabi is serving up unique Romanian flavors in Metro Detroit.