On Monday, a 54-inch steel transmission line built in the 1930s ruptured in the southeast part of the city, reported the Detroit Free Press, part of USA TODAY Network. Crews had to use inflatable boats to get through the knee-deep water, which in part aided in the rescue of about 200 people.

Residents of Beth Drive near Rimrock Road are dealing with the aftermath of a water main break that occurred on Wednesday. The incident caused significant flooding and

It has been five days for residents of Southwest Detroit as officials have given a six week estimate before the entire 400 households impacted can return to normal.

The city says that of the nearly 400 homes in the flood zone, 190 had basements flooded and 174 lost heat. City officials have offered hotel rooms to those affected.