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Flooding shuts down 6 streets in Kalamazoo

Six different streets in Kalamazoo due to flooding in the area.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - City officials are asking drivers to avoid certain areas due to flooding.

The following roads were closed Monday, May 14:

  • Forest Street between Park Street and Rose Street
  • Park Street between Crosstown Parkway and Forest Street
  • Crosstown Parkway between Rose Street and Park Street
  • Pitcher Street between Crosstown Parkway and Vine Street
  • Dutton Street between Portage Street and Jasper Street
  • Reed Court between Reed Street and Stockbridge Avenue

Drivers are asked to find alternative routes and avoid flooded areas.

Back in February, much of West Michigan saw record high river levels -- including Kalamazoo. It peaked at 11.25 feet, which surpassed the previous record of 10.94 feet -- which was set in 1947.

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