Multiple Dearborn Roads Closed Due To Flooding After Severe Storms

DEARBORN, MI — Multiple roadways in Dearborn were closed Friday morning after a line of powerful storms moved through the area.

Dearborn urged residents to follow the following safety measures:

• Avoid the Rouge River on Friday, Aug. 25 and throughout the weekend. The river is receding but is currently 4 to 6 feet above the bank and is moving at high rates of speed.
• Avoid the intersection of Telegraph Rd. and Michigan Ave. on Friday, Aug. 25. The roadway is currently closed due to dangerous driving conditions caused by water on the road.
• Avoid Dearborn Hills Golf Course and Ford Field Park until further notice. Both sites are currently closed due to flooding.
• Henry Ford Centennial Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 25. The library is expected to reopen on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Wayne County urged all residents and pets to avoid the Rouge River after Canton was forced to dump partially treated wastewater into the river.

Anyone who has experienced damage to your home or business as a result of severe storms on Thursday, can reach out to Michigan State Police ask that you self-report any concerns online at the following link: https://arcg.is/10ab1j