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Ice Jams pile up in River Raisin

Flooding conditions are improving, but ice jams are still packing in near Winchester Street bridge.

MONROE, Ohio — Ice jams have monopolized the River Raisin in Monroe, Michigan after the city experienced extensive flooding into the weekend.

The Monroe Police Department is still monitoring associated street flooding near East Front Street, along with ice that remains jammed near the Winchester Street bridge. 

Some streets, which were waist-deep in water on Friday, have improved as far as flooding conditions but not all are in the clear as of Monday morning.

Credit: Amy Steigerwald

Commander John Wall with the Monroe Police Department said a number of streets will remain closed Monday due to high flooding.

He says there is still a major flooding concern, particularly on Elm Street and Michigan Avenue. 

First responders say this is the highest the water has ever been on local roads.

"We’ve seen some local small flooding in the past but not to this magnitude. I know there’s been some historical research looking into how bad flooding in this area has been. And it’s been said this is probably one of the worst ones they’ve seen on local streets" said Commander Wall

While flooding conditions are improving, first responders are reminding everyone driving through the city to be cautious. 

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