What To Know About Wednesday's Widespread Flooding

METRO DETROIT, MI— Southern Wayne County is under a flood warning until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service said radar and automated rain gauges indicated that up to 3 inches of rain had fallen overnight.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Taylor, Romulus, Flat Rock, Downtown Detroit, Canton, Dearborn, Wyandotte, Trenton, Grosse Ile, Belleville, Greenfield Village, Westland, Dearborn Heights, Lincoln Park, Southgate, Allen Park, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne and Woodhaven.

Several roads, freeways and neighborhoods are dealing with flooding Wednesday in Metro Detroit. For instance, M-39 Southfield Freeway is closed in both directions at Outer Drive due to flooding.

The Dearborn Heights mayor has contacted the state of Michigan for an emergency declaration that would include Downriver communities, according to reports.

The city has also opened a shelter for flood victims at the Justice Center at Beech Daily Street and Michigan Avenue. Residents who are not able to return to homes safely can go to the Dowdait Room at the Justice Center.

Any residents experiencing flooding in the Ecorse Creek Watershed area are asked to contact the Dearborn mayor's office or the DPW to ensure there is documentation that your home has been affected by this flood.

Dearborn Heights Fire Chief Dave Brogan told WDIV several residents have been trapped inside their homes, especially those with medical problems or physical limitations.

Authorities said anyone who needs assistance with evacuating should call 911 and Dearborn Heights emergency personnel will assist.

Here’s a look at the weather forecast:

Today
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday
A chance of rain after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday
Rain likely before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Info via weather.gov.