City of Monroe issued the following announcement on Feb 22.
The River Raisin water gauge elevation is approximately 11.8 feet, which is the third highest historical crest. In spite of this, flooding on the south side appears to have largely subsided, there are only small pools above the inlets at the corners of Front and Murray, but both roadways are easily passable.
Flooding on the north side along Elm Avenue also appears to be slightly subsiding. This may indicate that water is moving a little more freely under the ice, which is relieving the pressure on the storm sewer system and not causing as significant flooding as before.
Many thanks to the Port of Monroe for sending two tug boats as far up the channel as possible. Although unable to reach the actual site of the ice jam, which is at the Winchester Street Bridge, they have cleared the way downstream for when the ice finally breaks free to make its way to Lake Erie.
Public Safety and Public Services staff continue to monitor the status of the ice jam and associated street flooding.
Staff typically performs a comprehensive review of the situation prior to sunset each day to determine if additional changes in deployment of resources are necessary. Any updates will be posted to our website and on our social media channels.
For up-to-the-minute updates around the clock, please check in with our PD's Twitter account (@Monroe_Police).
We would again remind our residents that if they need immediate assistance to contact 911, or for non-emergency, please call 734.241.3300. Also, when driving, please avoid water covered roads and do not cross Road Closure signs.
Original source can be found here.
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