Heavy rains cause flooding on some Detroit-area freeways

DETROIT – Heavy rains caused flooding on some Detroit-area freeways, forcing officials to close portions of interstates 696 and 94.

 I-696 was closed on both directions early Friday in Warren after rains left some motorists stranded. Water over the roadway closed I-94 in Harper Woods -- it has since reopened. 

DTE Energy said it had about 10,000 customers across the area without power. 

Eastbound at I-696 at Mound has reopened. 

Westbound I-696 at Van Dyke is closed.

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