Heavy weekend rain floods Mid-Michigan roadways and neighborhoods

A rainy weekend across Mid-Michigan brought heavy downpours and a host of issues.

  • Heavy weekend rain flooded roadways and homes across Mid-Michigan.
  • East Lansing’s mayor says the city is working to ensure new developments manage storm water on site.
  • Officials urge neighbors to avoid flooded areas and report any water issues.

WATCH: Heavy weekend rain floods Mid-Michigan roadways and neighborhoods

Heavy weekend rain floods Mid-Michigan roadways and neighborhoods

In Meridian Township, areas near Nancy Moore Park remained flooded Sunday afternoon, leaving portions of Okemos Road blocked off and a bridge submerged in water.

I met East Lansing Mayor Erik Altmann Sunday. He said while the flooding is visible in roadways, it also impacted many neighbor’s homes.

“Right now I’m actually wandering around a detour because one of the trails is flooded right by the drain,” Altmann said…

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