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Orion Township declares state of emergency after severe storms cause damage

A state of emergency has been declared in Orion Township following last week’s flooding.

Mystery water leak traps elderly woman inside Detroit home

Several homes in the area of Joy Road and Grand River Avenue are surrounded by water. However, the city has not been able to find the source of the leak.

Businesses along Southfield Freeway try to pick up the pieces after more flooding on Friday

Heavy downpours flooded many of the same areas that have already been devastated by flooding multiple times this summer.

Hamburg Township neighborhood hit with flooding

A neighborhood in Hamburg Township experienced flooding Saturday due to Ore Lake’s high waters.

Metro Detroit weather: A look at recent impactful storms in SE Michigan

From flooding during the weekend of June 25 to the recent round of heavy storms Aug. 11-12, severe weather in Southeast Michigan has led to damage of buildings, vehicles and roads.

FEMA, Mayor Duggan walk Detroiters through process to file flood damage claims

FEMA and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan are teaming up to make sure victims of the floods last month and in June know there’s help and how to get it.

Gym underneath Detroit church where many Motown acts got their start damaged in flooding

St. Stephen AME church on Detroit’s west side has been a spiritual home for Detroiters since 1918 but it also has a rich Motown musical history that was submerged during recent flooding.

Metro Detroit residents still cleaning up damage from massive floods

It has been a stressful and costly few weeks for communities throughout Metro Detroit.

Dearborn Heights mayor seeks assistance for residents impacted by flooding

For the people living in the city of Dearborn Heights, it feels like a wound is re-opened every time it rains.

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‘Not again’: New flooding hits Detroit neighborhoods still cleaning up from previous storm

Basements on Detroit’s east side were full of water again on Friday in areas such as the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood.

Detroit and Grosse Pointe residents hit with more flooding, damage to basements

Communities, including parts of Detroit’s east side and Grosse Pointe, were hit hard with flooding three weeks ago.

Motown Museum suspends indoor tours due to flood damage

“The damage is minimal to the building. The museum is fine, it’s safe,” Robin Terry said. “Our artifacts are fine, they’re safe.”

City of Detroit helping 80-year-old woman who had raw sewage in her basement, family says

It’s been a roller coaster for Donna Marks, Damita Pitman and their 80-year-old aunt, Rosetta.

Dearborn residents attend council meeting, frustrated with city’s flood response

Tuesday night’s Dearborn City Council meeting was packed and required overflow areas to seat those in attendance in addition to a hefty police presence.

Dearborn call center lets residents report flood damage, get info

DEARBORN - Dearborn's city government is reminding residents of a phone line for flooding related business.

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Flooding destroys Patriot Theater of Grosse Pointe War Memorial

The Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s Patriot Theater never officially reopened since the pandemic started in March of 2020.

FEMA officials visit Detroit to assess flood damage

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are set to assess flood damage in Wayne County on Thursday, nearly two weeks after heavy rain caused serious flooding issues across the region.

Huron, Ionia, Washtenaw counties added to emergency declaration following severe Michigan weather

A state of emergency declaration has been expanded to include more southeastern Michigan counties impacted by major flooding and tornadoes.

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FEMA assessing flood damage in Wayne County Thursday

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are set to assess flood damage in Wayne County on Thursday, nearly two weeks after heavy rain caused serious flooding issues across the region.

Wayne County residents can request help clearing flood debris

Residents of Wayne County who were affected by major flooding that struck the region last month can now request help with clean-up efforts.

Flood damage closes Detroit Public Library through Labor Day

The Detroit Public Library will remain closed through Labor Day due to the impact of major flooding that struck the region last weekend.

Trash concerns piling up across Metro Detroit following massive flood

A large pile of flood debris is now perched in the parking lot at the former Hawthorne Valley Golf Course in Westland.

Protesters gather in Dearborn to demand compensation for flood damage to homes, businesses

Protesters gathered at police headquarters in Dearborn on Friday to demand compensation for flood damage to homes and businesses.

Washtenaw County issues state of emergency over flooding

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency in response to flooding in homes due to heavy rainfall.

Experts warn of carbon monoxide dangers amid power outages

During power outages, people turn to portable generators to keep their lights and appliances working -- but experts warn that if those generators aren’t used properly, they can cause serious consequences.

Families try to save personal belongings from flood damage inside homes

If your basement floods like it or not you are in a race against time.

Trash piles up in Metro Detroit after severe flooding

Fast-moving and rising water caused basements to flood in Detroit and now trash is piling up along sidewalks all over the city.

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Dearborn families try to salvage belongings in aftermath of severe flooding

The cleanup continues for countless families hoping to bounce back from a round of heavy rain that has caused major flooding throughout Metro Detroit.

Bitter cold causes more flooding concerns along St. Clair River

EAST CHINA, Mich. – A State of Emergency was declared in Saint Clair County due to the flooding along its titular river -- and ongoing cold weather is expected to bring more ice jams, causing more flooding concerns for residents. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for southeastern Saint Clair County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. The jam forced the St. Clair River to overflow, causing water to surround the homes nearby. READ: Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair River“Came right over the top. More information on the survey can be found on the Be Ready St. Clair County website here or its official Facebook page here.

State of Emergency declared in St. Clair County due to flood damage

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A State of Emergency was declared in Saint Clair County due to the flooding along its titular river. Ice jams have caused the Saint Clair River to flood significantly. The State of Emergency was declared due to widespread damages to property caused by the flooding. Citizens who are impacted by flooding to their properties are encouraged to utilize the online self-reporting survey to catalogue and report damage. More information on the survey can be found on the Be Ready St. Clair County website here or its official Facebook page here.

Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair River

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – Ice jams along the St. Clair River caused significant flooding in Algonac to Port Huron Tuesday and Wednesday. Pieces of ice collect and dam off the river, causing it to back up. What was uncommon was the typical help used to prevent the St. Clair River from spilling over wasn’t available, causing damage all along the river. READ: Homes impacted by flooding along St. Clair RiverPumps were turned on Wednesday and by noon, the water receded at least a foot. Two ice breaking ships -- U.S. Coast Guard’s Bristol Bay and Canadian cutter The Griffon -- have been conducting operations to ease the flooding.

Damage of floods revealed in Midland County as water recedes

SANFORD, Mich. Residents were allowed back into their neighborhoods as the floodwaters in Midland County receded. Houses, garages, vehicles and more were swept away in the devastating Tuesday floods. READ: Catastrophic flooding, evacuations in mid-Michigan as dams fail: What to knowTravis Barringer and Crystal Kerns had the only home in their neighborhood still standing, but it was filled with water and destroyed. The Edenville Dam failed Tuesday night and sent Wixom Lake into a neighborhood just down river. Kerns said they are staying with family and are hoping to find a place to call their own for their family and pets.

Sanford residents band together to clean up destroyed main street

SANFORD, Mich. Every business along the main street in Sanford has been damaged by the flood. A new energy can be found Friday on Saginaw Road as residents help clean and fix their community. READ: Catastrophic flooding, evacuations in mid-Michigan as dams fail: What to knowAll I could think of was that it looked like a war zone, said Pam Riggie, with Sanford Pizza. Not only is Sanford Pizza destroyed, photos inside of Riggies late father were also washed away. The customers who came for pick-up to help the business stay afloat during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders returned Friday to help clean up.

Your whole life is in a house and its gone -- Residents in Midland County return after evacuations

SANFORD, Mich. Many people who lived in Sanford returned home to find nothing left after Tuesdays dam failures and floods. Roads were blocked off so this is the first time we could get here," said Pat Perry. Its something you cant even fathom," Pat Perry said. Just Devastating -- Wixom Lake becomes muddy field after dam failuresYou can see where my house was," Jerry Perry said. Things are just things, but it is a hard pill to swallow," Pat Perry said.

WATCH: Aerial footage of Midland flood devastation on May 21

MIDLAND, Mich. New Local 4 footage shows the city of Midland largely underwater on Thursday following this weeks major flooding emergency in mid-Michigan. Watch the video below:The Edenville Dam broke on Tuesday evening and the Sanford Dam has been breached after heavy rainfall hit the region, causing massive flooding in the area. READ: Catastrophic flooding, evacuations in mid-Michigan as dams fail: What to knowNearly 10,000 residents in Edenville, Sanford and parts of Midland have been evacuated amid the major flooding emergency. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Midland County on Tuesday night. The governor has since requested federal aid to assist with the states response to the flooding emergency.

Flood destroys auto museum, scatters cars across Sanford

SANFORD, Mich. Tim Evans is looking for his Pontiac Fieros. These were all locked down the flood took them all out," Evans said. "We love the Fiero.Late Tuesday, the Tittabawasee River began to rise and neighbors jumped in to help Evans move his cars. We had them all up on main and later found them floating down the road," said Delores Porte, Sanford Village President. "We had just a few minutes to get out of here.Evans was able to flee in one of the Fieros.

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Homeowners return to survey damage from Midland County floods

MIDLAND, Mich. All day, Thursday, people in Sanford saw the damage thats left, for the first time. Road block signs cover Sanford, blocking access to the city, but the main barrier was a bridge that washed away. READ: Catastrophic flooding, evacuations in mid-Michigan as dams fail: What to knowThere is damage all over the Midland Area, after the Edenville Dam broke and the Sanford Dam was breached late Tuesday night. I never seen it quite this high, but back in 86 it was up here quite a ways, said Headley. He would drive the stretch of Saginaw Road to Sanford almost daily, I come down here all of the time.

‘2020 has been one blow after another’ -- Midland Farmers Market hit by flood day before reopening

Homes, businesses, bridges and more destroyed by flooding after two dam failures. RELATED: Dam failures lead to devastating floods across mid-MichiganThe green roof of Midland Farmer’s Market is the only part that’s visible from under eight to 10 feet of water. "We just want to get going.”Mark and Kathy Hatzner are one of the 80 vendors that would have been at the market, making money for the first time in months. “I’m thinking about the people and their houses," Kathy Hatzner said. "Their homes are destroyed.”The long term damage- - both physically and fiscally -- can’t be known yet, but Lyon knows they’ll rebuild again.

Flooding: Lake Wixom emptied in Edenville

Flooding: Lake Wixom emptied in EdenvillePublished: May 20, 2020, 4:16 pmCatastrophic flooding caused by dam failure in mid-Michigan has left shocking damage to roads, houses and entire cities in the area.

Dam failures lead to devastating floods across mid-Michigan

BEAVERTON, Mich. – After dam failures, parts of mid-Michigan could be under 9 feet of water, Gov. Whitmer provides update on flooding, dam breach in mid-MichiganA State of Emergency has been declared for Midland County after two dams failed. The Edenville Dam broke and the Sanford Dam was breached late last night, but it did not break. When the Edenleville Dam failed and the Sanford Dam was breached, water took out bridges, houses, businesses and more. Some residents have compared it to the flooding in 2017 and 1986, but they believe the dam failures are worse.

Shocking mid-Michigan flood pictures show ravaged roads, underwater houses, floating cars

Published: May 20, 2020, 11:10 amMIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Catastrophic flooding caused by dam failure in mid-Michigan has left shocking damage to roads, houses and entire cities in the area. A clear look at a road torn apart by water in Midland County on May 20, 2020. (WDIV)A car floating in the middle of flood water in Midland County on May 20, 2020. (WDIV)The high flood levels in Midland County on May 20, 2020. (WDIV)A building underwater in Midland County on May 20, 2020.

Tim Pamplin tours mid-Michigan flood damage: ‘Roof of a house. No idea where rest of the house is’

Published: May 20, 2020, 10:35 am Updated: May 20, 2020, 12:22 pmMIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Local 4′s Tim Pamplin is in mid-Michigan to see the damage caused by two dam failures that led to catastrophic flooding across the area. AERIAL VIDEO: Complete devastation caused by dam failures in mid-Michigan“Beyond these bushes you see the roof of a house,” Tim said. He went to Downtown Sanford, finding the post office and restaurants almost completely underwater. Live reports all day on @Local4News pic.twitter.com/0deTDn0MwU — @Nightcam (@nightcam) May 20, 2020UPDATE: downtown Sanford is under water after several dams and levees fail. @Local4News pic.twitter.com/486IlfmJyk — @Nightcam (@nightcam) May 20, 2020

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