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Rising temperatures melted what was left of the snow. The melted snow and three inches of rain overwhelmed drains and ditches and flooded Mill Pond Park and Curtiss Park.
The dam at Mill Pond Park was raised to allow runoff, which caused substantial flooding in Curtiss Park. The City of Saline barricaded the entrance of the park to prevent motor vehicles from entering.
Another 1-2 inches of rain is possible Wednesday morning. A flood watch remains in effect until 4 p.m.
So far, according to data posted on the National Water Information System website, the water level is as high (11.17 feet) as it has been since 2012, when it hit 11.78 feet. The highest on record was June 26, 1968, when the water level reached 13.37 feet. That was the day after the dam broke at Mill Pond.
The rain is expected to stop by 1 p.m. Temperatures are also dropped to around 39 degrees by 9 a.m. Wednesday night, the low will be around 27.
A look at the flooding of Curtiss Park in Saline Michigan today pic.twitter.com/gmhoyyxKv3
— TheSalinePost (@TheSalinePost) February 21, 2018
Overcast , with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny for the afternoon, partly cloudy during the evening, overcast overnight.
When this was built, was this the only location possible? It seems like it is in the worst geographical location in the city
The WWTP dates to at least 1963 and perhaps even older. It's probably best to take yourself back to this date to imagine what was around the plant when it was built. Not sure why you think it's the worst place. I'm not an expert but seems to be that water flows downhill and the plant should be located near the ri
Next to your house Sam, or further down river outside of city proposed years ago, or to YCUA. After the plants biggest patch job is done the surrounding area will still smell like feces.