FLOODING

Flooded streets. Storage bins floating in a waterlogged basement. Piles of moldy belongings lining the curb. These sights are only becoming more common when Spring weather hits Michigan each year. And what follows usually involves frustrating phone calls with insurance companies and budget-breaking bills.

Wind and rain battered the Local 4 News truck as it traveled down Michigan Avenue Wednesday (March 23). The rain didn’t just flood neighborhoods and drains but also basements of homes.

CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.

Chunks of ice are piling up in the River Raisin, which on Friday overflowed onto nearby streets, trapping several cars beneath the icy waters.

A pickup truck was captured Friday morning plowing through a flooded residential street in Monroe, where waters nearly covered the vehicle’s hood.

First responders rescued a woman from her vehicle Friday morning after it became trapped in flooded waters in the city of Monroe.

Roadways throughout Metro Detroit were a mess Thursday night, with the pavement covered in snow after a winter storm hit the region.

A flood watch has been issued for Thursday in several Southeast Michigan counties due to the likelihood of rain and melting snow.

Residents living in New Center Plaza Apartments in Detroit say the elevator has been broken for seven months and they are becoming extremely frustrated.

The COVID pandemic has been hard enough on businesses like Metro Tire Service, which is now a flooded mess due to a broken water meter.

Last summer, heavy rain flooded thousands of basements in Detroit and the city was honest about what happened -- the pumps just couldn’t keep up.

The City of Detroit has launched a new program aimed at helping residents in flood prone neighborhoods protect their basement from damage.

We’re tracking a winter storm as it moves through Southeastern Michigan Sunday morning.

We’re tracking a winter storm as it approaches Southeast Michigan Saturday.

Swollen rivers have burst their banks in north and northeastern Spain, causing the death of at least one person

Some streets in Dearborn Heights flooded overnight due to heavy downpours that moved through the area.

The parking lots and pavement across Detroit pose a huge problem as we face extreme weather due to climate change.

Warmer temperatures associated with climate change will impact Michigan's fall color show in the years to come.

Low-income residents of Macomb and Oakland counties who were impacted by flooding this past June and did not receive food assistance benefits during July 2021 can soon apply for federal Disaster Food Assistance Program benefits, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced Tuesday.

After a frosty start, rain showers arrive this afternoon. Unlike this morning, temperatures rise and stay above freezing later today, tonight and tomorrow. Potential flooding is in the cards and Detroiters have time to prepare.

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The inspector found numerous violations, noting ceiling and wall damage, unsecured stairwell handrails and an infestation.

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

Warmer temperatures associated with climate change will impact Michigan's fall color show in the years to come.

Neighbors say it’s as if a rain cloud parked itself over Orion Township and just wouldn’t go away.

A flood warning has been issued for Livingston County until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7.

Residents living on a Detroit street have been dealing with flooding for months and the water department hasn’t been able to find a solution.

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.

On Saturday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted her request to expand the Major Disaster Declaration to include households in Macomb and Oakland counties following heavy rainfall and flooding across southeast Michigan in late June. FEMA’s agreement to expand the disaster declaration follows a letter Whitmer sent to FEMA appealing a previous denial of assistance to the areas.

Residents in one Wayne County community are stuck at home because flooding from heavy rainfalls isn’t subsiding.

Temps will fall quickly this evening, but it remains dry for our Friday night high school football games.

We’re tracking showers and storms this week that may become heavy and could cause flooding in Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

A Detroit homeowner has experienced flooding at least four times since the summer, yet she continues to be denied Federal Funding.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

All across Metro Detroit there are anxious homeowners hoping their basements will stay dry as more rain moves through the area. Most have been spared by the flooding so far.

We’re tracking road closures caused by heavy rains and flooding in Metro Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

Several roads in Clinton Township are experiencing closures Wednesday morning due to heavy rains.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

We’re tracking showers and storms this week that may become heavy and could cause flooding in Metro Detroit.

A flood watch has been issued for 11 southeastern Michigan counties from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Those counties include Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne.

The Great Lakes Water Authority is bracing for heavy rains and flooding over the next few days.

With several inches of rain expected to fall across Metro Detroit over the next few days, the Great Lakes Water Authority is warning residents to remain alert and be prepared for potential flooding -- especially after an issue was discovered at a local pump station.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Showers and storms are heading for Metro Detroit this week, and they are expected to drop several inches of rain across the region through Thursday.

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On and off light to moderate rain has arrived on schedule this afternoon.

Homeowners in Wayne County (outside of Detroit) hit by flooding this summer can apply for grants to help with recovery.

The threat of more severe weather Tuesday evening in Metro Detroit has Detroit Water and Sewerage Department crews preparing for another round of floods.

“It’s very dangerous. It’s dangerous to dogs. It’s life threatening. It’s also transmittable to humans.”

A Detroit homeowner is blaming the city after water filled up inside her house.

Hurricane Ida may not pack the strong winds it once had when it hit Louisiana, but it’s still dumping an insane amount of rain in its path, including on New York City.

The Great Lakes Water Authority says the Conner Creek pump station is nearly 100-years-old and needs upgrades.

Sudden flooding killed at least 18 people in Tennessee over the weekend.

Commuters clutched to poles and handrails as they fought to keep their heads above water.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) declared a state of emergency Saturday over what she called "extraordinary flooding," which caused power outages, sewer backups and left dozens of drivers stranded.Driving the news: Flood watches were in place through Sunday, after up to 7 inches of rain fell in some parts of the state over the past few days, per the National Weather Service. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe big picture: More than 47

With tons of water -- and no place for it to go -- rescues continued in and around Houston overnight Wednesday. Flooding is blamed for eight deaths in Texas. Omar Villafranca reports from Houston, where the flood threat persists.

Days of torrential rainfall have triggered flooding in the lower Mississippi Valley. Some rivers are expected to crest Saturday, adding to the trouble. At least three weather-related deaths have been reported and hundreds of rescues have taken place. David Begnaud reports from Bossier City, Louisiana.

On the New Jersey shore, flooding is the main concern. The expected storm surge will coincide with a full moon high tide, which is what happened during Hurricane Sandy. Jericka Duncan reports from Manasquan, New Jersey, where officials are busy preparing.

Floodwaters continue to inundate communities in the St. Louis area in the worst flooding since 1993. Dozens of homes have already been lost to the deadly Mississippi River flood -- and even more are in harm's way. Anna Werner reports.

The aftermath of Hurricane Patricia batters the southeastern U.S. with heavy rains and floods. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest details for CBSN.

Historic rainfall and flooding in South Carolina has left several people dead and many in need of dramatic rescues. CBS News Correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from the scene.

Severe flooding hits Midwest, East Coast The East Coast got a dose of the severe weather that recently put much of the Midwest underwater. Chip Reid found out how people are coping with the rising flood waters.