WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – As the threat of tornadoes moved out of southeast Michigan, flooding remained a major concern in some communities, including a mobile home park in Wayne County.
Standing water covered much of Swan Creek Mobile Home Park in New Boston on Wednesday (April 15), where residents said heavy rain from recent storms left large portions of the area underwater.
Residents described the flooding as a recurring issue whenever significant rainfall hits the region, raising concerns about drainage and the need for long-term solutions.
“The poor kids have to walk down to the bus stop, and they’re walking through the water, and it’s bad, and it’s only supposed to get worse this week,” said a resident.
The flooding follows a round of severe weather that brought strong winds and tornadoes to parts of southeast Michigan overnight.
→ Two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Southeast Michigan from overnight storms
While conditions improved as storms moved out of the area, saturated ground and runoff continued to pose problems, particularly in low-lying neighborhoods.
Local officials have urged residents to use caution when traveling through flooded areas and to avoid driving through standing water.
Management said they do have water pumps on the property, but the sheer amount of rain Local 4 saw has overwhelmed the system.