At least 135 homeowners experienced basement flooding after heavy storms over the weekend and with more storms predicted for tonight things could get worse.

In a city press release, Dearborn says “the City’s initial analysis of the storm events show that the City’s sewers worked properly. The review is continuing.”

The city press release continues stating this:

“Following about 3 inches of rain from 8 p.m. Saturday to 2:30 a.m. Sunday, about 80 homes flooded in southeast Dearborn and another 50 in northeast Dearborn (as reported by Monday morning).

“Additionally, five homes on Nowlin in west Dearborn experienced basement flooding. Although no blockage was initially found, crews were videotaping sewers in that area on Monday as part of the further review.

“Other reports were coming in from homeowners around the City on Monday afternoon.

“As of 4 p.m. Monday, it does not appear as if the City’s sewers failed or were blocked in any areas of Dearborn.

“Affected residents should contact their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance companies to determine whether they have coverage for basement flooding claims.

“If residents with flooded basements believe that the City of Dearborn’s sewers were defective, then under state law, they have 45 days from the event to file a claim with the city’s Legal Department.

“No claim may be made after 45 days. Call the Legal Department at 313-943-2035.

You can read the entire release from the city of Dearborn by clicking the link below.

(more…)