Flood Warning until 10:45PM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rouge River At Detroit.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The river reaches bankfull. At 15.0 feet, Flooding begins in some park areas, the River Rouge Municipal Golf Course, and a few homes. Most flood damage occurs on the Upper Rouge River with minor flooding occurring on the main branch. At 18.0 feet, Flooding begins on Fenkell Avenue, Middlebelt Road, several side streets and residential areas in Redford Township and Livonia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon and crest around 16.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0 feet on 04/06/1947. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: WAYNE, MI
Address/Location
Grosse Pointe Park Police
15115 E Jefferson Ave
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-822-7400
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning