Woah—Michigan Road Totally Collapses After Heavy Rain

It's almost impossible to describe the weather Michigan endured this past week. We came face to face with snow, rain, ice storms, thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes. Not to mention, it was a wild roller coaster ride with freezing cold temps to nearly 70 degrees. It felt like all four seasons showed up to brawl...at the same time.

With that said, it's no surprise that Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency in 10 northern Michigan counties, which were hit hardest by a brutal ice storm. It’s so bad, even the DNR had to close nearly 20 state parks because of the damage.

For much of the rest of lower Michigan, it was all about the rain, which caused flooding in many areas. There's no sugarcoating it, we got absolutely hammered with rain.

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Clinton County residents are now dealing with the aftermath of all that rain, as a major road in the area completely collapsed. According to WILX, South Grange Road was washed away by intense water pressure.

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This is a heavily traveled road, which will likely frustrate drivers for months to come as repairs get underway. Well, repairs might not be the right word. They'll have to completely rebuild the section that was washed away.

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With more rain in the forecast, I’m sure this isn’t the last time Michigan roads will take a beating.

17 Michigan Parks Closed Following Devastating Ice Storm

After this week’s brutal ice storms in northern Michigan, several DNR parks, trails, customer service centers, and other facilities are still closed while crews work to assess the damage and clean up the mess.

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12 Animals You Must Report If You Hit Them in Michigan

Ever hit an animal while driving in Michigan? Well, it turns out some of them need to be reported. We'll break down the animals you have to call in if you hit them. It’s not just about doing the right thing; it’s also about avoiding any legal issues.

So, who do you call? If you hit one of these animals, you’ll want to contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or local law enforcement. If it’s an actual emergency, call 911; otherwise, just dial the non-emergency number. They’ll handle the situation and make sure everything's squared away. Just don’t forget to report it.

Gallery Credit: Tony LaBrie