Large-scale flood study in metro Detroit begins amid extreme weather
This week, hundreds died and thousands were displaced by flooding in southern states, impacting areas thought to be a refuge from such natural disasters.
Veteran's Clinton Township home plagued by flooding: 'What am I supposed to do?'
The Clinton Township resident has been trying to drain the water out himself. He even dropped $400 on an industrial strength pump, he said, but it’s been a slow go.
Ann Arbor flooding submerges dozens of cars in garage
It wasn't a pretty sight at the Palmer Commons parking garage where dozens of vehicles that were parked got trapped by incoming rain.
Michigan under flood watch with Hurricane Beryl bringing excessive rain this week
Hurricane Beryl is the earliest documented category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Basin. Michigan won't feel any of the threatening wind or tornadoes, but it could get drenched in rain tonight.
Wayne County Residents invited to review flood maps
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Wayne County.
New lawsuit filed for homeowners victimized by flood water after GLWA pump stations failed 3 years ago
Attorney Paul Doherty is an attorney who represents about 1,000 homeowners in Grosse Pointe and Detroit who not only had their basements underwater, but their whole houses flooded.
Flood advisory issued for Wayne, Macomb counties
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Southeast Michigan on Tuesday due to excessive rainfall. The impacted areas include Wayne and Macomb counties.
MDOT: Flooding blocks EB I-94 lanes after Conner in Detroit
The center and right lanes, along with the right shoulder of EB I-94, are all closed, according to MDOT. Only the left lane is open.
Residents upset with reoccurring flooding on Detroit street, city takes action
Residents say the flooding occurs far too often, leaving them frustrated each time.
Water department promises remedy after latest Detroit flooding
It was another day of flooding for a Detroit neighborhood that's already dealt with standing water multiple times this year.
Flooding leaves basement, backyard damaged in Macomb Township
A Sunday rainstorm brought enough showers to flood a Macomb Township backyard and basement – but it isn't the first time this has happened.
Dubai flooding prompts cloud seeding questions
The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.
Detroit's basement protection program aims to help 2,000 homes in 11 neighborhoods
Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.
Detroit's 11 new bioretention gardens are solving city's flooding issues, water department says
Flooding is a persistent and guaranteed problem for many old cities like Detroit. Old infrastructure has made it tough to accommodate severe storms, so the city is getting creative.
Flooding closes Metro Detroit freeways Friday
Some freeways in Metro Detroit have reopened after flooding Friday morning, while other stretches are still closed.
Wayne County declares state of emergency, health advisory after storms and flooding
Wayne County declared a state of emergency Friday following severe thunderstorms that pounded the area this week. On Thursday, many areas dealt with flooding before another round of damaging storms hit.
Southeast Michigan storm damage widespread after strong winds, heavy rain
Thunderstorms that moved through Southeast Michigan overnight into Friday left widespread damage. In Monroe County, a mobile home was flipped on its side from the storms.
Severe weather rolls through SE Michigan
At 10:19 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canton, moving east at 50 mph.
Detroit air travel stymied by flooding Thursday with highway access questionable for near future
While access to the terminals has been restored, flooding at I-275 continues to be an issue - and with more severe weather on the way, it could remain underwater.
Metro Detroit road flooding: What to do if you left your vehicle on a flooded freeway, street
Here is who to call if you tried to drive on a flooded road and had to leave your vehicle behind: