DETROIT – Metro Detroiters who have homes that are prone to flooding might have a problem with severe storms and heavy rainfall on the horizon.
As the remnants of Hurricane Beryl move into the state, 35 counties in Michigan are under a flood watch Tuesday afternoon and overnight into Wednesday morning.
Residents in Southeast Michigan could see 2-4 inches of rainfall, and the Great Lakes Water Authority issued a warning about possible floods.
Navid Mehram, the COO of wastewater operating services at the GLWA, said residents in low-lying areas and those who have experienced flooding in the past could see similar issues during this storm.
"The regional system is working as designed and is in dry condition,” Mehram’s statement said, in part. “However, the predicted rainfall may exceed the regional system’s capacity and lead to flooding. GLWA is prepared to operate the system as designed in the face of the anticipated severe storm.”
It’s recommended that residents in low-lying areas and those who have experienced flooding in the past remove valuables from their basements.
They are also asked not to run their washing machines or dishwashers during heavy rainfall.