MONROE, Mich. — Rainfall and significant ice melt caused flooding issues in the River Raisin in Monroe Friday morning, rendering some roadways impassable for a period of time.
At approximately 8 a.m., the Monroe Public Safety Department made a social media post regarding the flooding, and encouraged citizens to avoid flooded roadways while crews worked to reroute traffic. According to the post, the department had already received reports of vehicles becoming stuck in the roadway.
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning for the River Raisin in Monroe for minor flooding. According to the bulletin from the agency, the flood stage was at 9 feet as of 9:30 a.m.
Crews worked throughout the morning to block off impassable roadways. As of noon Friday, WTOL 11 observed many roadways were no longer flooded, but drivers should still use caution and never drive through flooded streets. The National Weather Service said in the bulletin river will fall below flood stage levels early Saturday afternoon.
Below are several photos of flooding taken near the Riverwalk on Front Street in Monroe:
Winter flooding at the River Raisin
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