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• Road commissions in Wexford and Osceola counties, along with the Cadillac Department of Public Works, are continuing to repair roads damaged by the spring floods.
• Many roads have reopened after temporary repairs were made, but several remain closed as officials assess damage and determine what is eligible for funding assistance.
• City crews in Cadillac are also repairing washed-out catch basins, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
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CADILLAC — The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and local businesses are thinking about flooding and high gas prices as northern Michigan’s summer tourism season begins.
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• Organizers of upcoming summer festivals and events remain optimistic their plans will move forward with minimal disruptions caused by the spring floods.
• Event organizers for Classics on the Canal, Freedom Festival and the Cadillac Festival of the Arts are monitoring flood conditions in case adjustments need to be made for certain activities.
• Many organizers believe attendance will remain strong for their events, thanks to the number of free activities happening.
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CADILLAC — Cadillac News spoke with officials on Friday to answer residents’ questions about local flooding.
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Story Highlights:
• Severe flooding in the greater Cadillac area has caused widespread road closures and long-term damage.
• Area road commissions say that floodwaters are weakening road surfaces, and driving on flooded roads can make the damage worse.
• Some repairs are expected to take months, with additional damage likely as weather conditions change.
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CADILLAC — Residents facing the potential loss of their homes to flooding are searching for the answer to one question: is help on the way?
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CADILLAC — In the days since the level of Lake Cadillac peaked on April 19, water has fallen about 3.6 inches, which averages to an agonizingly slow 1/3- to 4/10-of-an-inch per day.
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CADILLAC — Water use continued in a limited manner in Cadillac West on Monday afternoon, following repairs to sewage infrastructure damaged by weekend flooding.
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Story Highlights:
• Severe flooding from heavy rain continues to affect Cadillac residents living around Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac.
• Residents share their experiences are dealing with damage from the flooding, including failed sump pumps and the constant removal of water to protect their homes.
• Despite the flooding, many residents are staying positive as their shared tales of family, friends and neighbors helping others out.
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Wexford County Drain Commissioner Mike Solomon said there are safety concerns associated with getting estimates of water flow at the culvert, particularly at the moment, when the water is so high and moving so fast. There are flow measurements at other points along the Clam River that can provide an idea into how much water is moving through the culvert. The US Geological Survey conducts continuous testing at multiple points along the river, with the closest location being Vogel Center in Missaukee County. According to the latest testing, water is flowing through the Clam River at 922 cubic feet per second, which is considered “extremely above” normal. For comparison, on April 10 the river was measured at 248 cubic feet per second. Considering there are 86,400 seconds in a day, that would be 79,660,800 cubic feet per day, which is the equivalent of 905 Olympic-sized swimming pools, or 597,300,000 gallons per day.
