Metro Detroit traffic updates: Rain floods freeways again Flooding reported on several Metro Detroit freeways as rain moves through region
A flooded Southfield Freeway at Joy Road on Aug. 27, 2021. (WDIV)
Rainfall Friday afternoon left several freeways under water in Metro Detroit.
The Southfield Freeway was shut down at several points, including Joy Road and Ford Road . The stretch between Joy and Ford roads was shut down to traffic. Flooding also was reported on westbound I-96 at Schaefer Road.
Parts of I-94 were flooded at Conner Street.
Flooding was reported on the Lodge Freeway (M-10) near Evergreen Road in Detroit.
A flash flood warning was issued for northwestern Wayne County and southeastern Oakland County until 4:15 p.m. Friday.
The heavy rainfall has stopped with some scattered showers persisting, the Local 4Casters report. No additional flooding is expected as we wait for the current flooding to recede.
More: Metro Detroit weather alert: Flash flood warning for Oakland, Wayne counties
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