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Residents across Genesee County impacted by Hurricane Beryl remnants

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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Residents across Genesee County continue to deal with the flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.

From Richfield Township to Burton, many yards are left flooded from the many inches of rain that fell across the area.

Cars are either getting stuck, turning around and being kept from getting to their homes from the high water. 

Residents in the area of Roberta and Kettering Street in Burton say this is the worst they have ever seen the roads, which has caused some cars to get stuck. 

"I've seen one vehicle almost get flooded out on my road," says Burton resident Michael Warren. "I've also seen two other vehicles nearby get flooded out—about three or four made it by. Whatever you do, don't drive your car in high water. Don't ruin your car."

Some areas of Mid-Michigan have received a half-foot of rain.

Residents across Genesee County continue to deal with the flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl.

Residents in Richfield Township began dealing with the flooding problems since it first started to rain on Tuesday. 

Ed Lipe has lived in Richfield Township since 1978. He says that he has been trying to dig out his culvert to get the water to drain for many hours. He is trying to keep the water from reaching his home, causing more damage. 

"I didn't think it would get this bad," says Lipe. "Cars have had to stop along the road and ease their way through. It has been a lot of rain."

Lipe adds that a Culvert in front of his house has been overgrown, and it does need to be cleared out. 

Other residents say that flooding in the area has happened before, but not to this level. Some got soaked trying to keep their water from getting to their home.

Ed Lipe says that he has been trying to keep the culvert in front of his home clear to protect his home.

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