Several County Roads Flooded Following Heavy Rain

Smith Road in Leoni Township.  JCDOT Photo.

(March 28, 2020 4:32 PM) Following heavy overnight rainfall, the Jackson County Department of Transportation is reporting flooding on county roads throughout the day.  The National Weather Service says one to two inches fell on the area overnight and more rain is expected  JCDOT is monitoring conditions on county roads and erecting safety barriers where necessary.

These locations have water over the road:

• Boardman Road (westbound, Maynard to Airport) – Blackman Township – westbound lane CLOSED
• Browns Lake Road – Summit Township
• Callahan Road at Michigan Avenue and Miner Road – Parma Township
• Dearing Road at Maci Road – Sandstone Township
• Golfview Road – Columbia Township
• Harr Road – Waterloo Township
• Lippert Road east of Eckert Road – Pulaski Township
• Owens Road – Norvell Township
• Smith Road – Leoni Township – CLOSED

The westbound lanes of Boardman Road (between Maynard and Airport Road) and Smith Road are both currently closed and will remain closed until water levels recede and the roads are deemed safe for traffic. Detour routes will not be posted and motorists should seek alternate routes.

Motorists are reminded to never drive through standing water, as the integrity of the underlying road cannot be determined. Additionally, residents should always stay clear of downed trees or utilities. JCDOT encourages the reporting of flooding, downed trees and utilities, or other issues by calling 911.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Grand River in Jackson County.  The forecast for tonight:   Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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