More than an inch of rain falling per hour over Detroit
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More than an inch of rain falling per hour over Detroit

Friday storms are bringing shades of late June as a steady stream of rain is already flooding freeways. State police expect the water to pool over onto side streets.

Friday storms are bringing shades of late June as a steady stream of rain is already flooding freeways. State police expect the water to pool over onto side streets.

Detroit in the crosshairs of multiple inches of rain Friday

Detroit in the crosshairs of multiple inches of rain Friday

Another round of heavy rain Friday will have flooding on the minds of many. There are minor flooding concerns in places where more than a little precipitation will fall. Some rainfall rates could exceed an inch per hour.

Another round of heavy rain Friday will have flooding on the minds of many. There are minor flooding concerns in places where more than a little precipitation will fall. Some rainfall rates could exceed an inch per hour.

Heavy rain potential over the next 36 hours

Heavy rain potential over the next 36 hours

We are not expecting severe weather with high winds but, there is a heavy rain potential over the next 36 hours. Localized flooding is certainly a possibility.

We are not expecting severe weather with high winds but, there is a heavy rain potential over the next 36 hours. Localized flooding is certainly a possibility.

Great Lakes Water Authority says it is ready for next round of rain in forecast

Great Lakes Water Authority says it is ready for next round of rain in forecast

The reassurance comes after local leaders like Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller called for an investigation into operations of the Conner Creek pump station after massive flooding hit areas that included Detroit, Dearborn, and Grosse Pointe.

The reassurance comes after local leaders like Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller called for an investigation into operations of the Conner Creek pump station after massive flooding hit areas that included Detroit, Dearborn, and Grosse Pointe.

Severe storms, gusty winds likely for Thursday afternoon and evening

Severe storms, gusty winds likely for Thursday afternoon and evening

A warm and muggy start to Thursday will evolve into scattered storms this afternoon. They could be accompanied by gusty winds.

A warm and muggy start to Thursday will evolve into scattered storms this afternoon. They could be accompanied by gusty winds.

Calculating Metro Detroit's crazy amount of rain the last 32 days

Calculating Metro Detroit's crazy amount of rain the last 32 days

Michigan went from drought-filled spring to a surplus of rainfall in just 32 days. Here's how much Metro Detroit has received.

Michigan went from drought-filled spring to a surplus of rainfall in just 32 days. Here's how much Metro Detroit has received.

Dry conditions expected Wednesday before more severe weather later this week

Dry conditions expected Wednesday before more severe weather later this week

While we're busy soaking that up today, storms will be brewing out west. Our greatest storm chances from severe weather in the Midwest could arrive Thursday afternoon/evening through the night.

While we're busy soaking that up today, storms will be brewing out west. Our greatest storm chances from severe weather in the Midwest could arrive Thursday afternoon/evening through the night.

Law firm to file class-action lawsuit for flood damage against Detroit area water authorities

Law firm to file class-action lawsuit for flood damage against Detroit area water authorities

“DWSD takes in nearly half of a billion dollars in water and sewer fees annually, yet aging water and sewer lines under their purview regularly fail, devastating anything and everything caught in the path of these floodwaters,” said Paul Doherty, attorney at Ven Johnson Law.

“DWSD takes in nearly half of a billion dollars in water and sewer fees annually, yet aging water and sewer lines under their purview regularly fail, devastating anything and everything caught in the path of these floodwaters,” said Paul Doherty, attorney at Ven Johnson Law.