Meridian Township Flooding & Road Closures
Key Questions
What roads and areas are closed due to flooding in Meridian Township?
Early April rains caused closures on Okemos Road from Central Park to Gaylord and several parks. Rivers are now falling from flood stage as the situation cools.
What emergency measures have been taken for the Meridian Township flooding?
Governor Whitmer has expanded the statewide emergency declaration. Meridian Township Supervisor Hendrickson is pushing for federal aid to elevate roads and mitigate future flooding.
What is the current status and weather outlook for the flooding area?
The situation is cooling with rivers receding from flood stage and cleanup underway. Mid-Michigan is warming today into the 50s with a chance for isolated thunderstorms; Consumers Energy is adding weather stations statewide for better forecasting.
Early April rains caused closures (Okemos Rd Central Park to Gaylord, parks); rivers falling from flood stage; Whitmer expands statewide emergency; Hendrickson pushes federal aid for road elevations. Cleanup amid t-storm risk.