Stormwater Photo Journal: Maryland Estates
These photos were taken in and around the Maryland Estates neighborhood after 3/4-inches of rain fell on Grand Rapids on March 23. A 3/4-inch rain event is considered a mild rain event that happens several times a year in our area, but still causes flooding problems in the city.
Maryland Estates street and yard flooding.
This photo shows street and yard flooding due to poor drainage. The Maryland Estates area has mostly clay soils that rainfall cannot soak into, which creates flooding problems across the whole neighborhood.
Maryland Estates wetland drain before cleaning
- Maryland Estates wetland drain after cleaning
This is a photo of the same drain after pushing aside some of the debris. It is now draining some of the floodwater.
- Maryland Estates sidewalk flooding
This photo shows sidewalk flooding due to poor drainage. Maryland Estates has mostly clay soils that rainfall cannot soak into, which creates flooding problems across the whole neighborhood.
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