Heavy rainfall made its way to Southeast Michigan on Monday, causing flooding in some areas.
Warnings and watches on July 28
- Flash flood warning issued for Macomb County (including Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens and Fraser) until 7:15 p.m.
- Flash flood warning issued for Wayne County (including Romulus) until 6:30 p.m.
Power outages
As of 11:15 p.m. on Monday, more than 4,000 customers are without power. Meanwhile, more than 7,400 Consumers Energy customers are without power.
Flooding reported in communities, near DTW airport
Officials say central Wayne County received 3 to 4 inches of rain, which overwhelmed catch basins and storm system ditches. The cities impacted include Taylor, Wayne, Romulus, Van Buren Township, Canton Township and Huron Township.
Additionally, flooding was reported at Wayne Road at Interstate 94, I-94 and I-275, as well as other state trucklines and county roads.
The Wayne County Airport Authority urged residents to watch for flooding near the Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. Officials say there was flooding “at several locations across the Detroit Metro Airport campus, including the Dingell Drive tunnel,” and it was impacting flights…