Statewide—It’s that time of year when the temperature drops and the leaves start to fall. Sometimes, those leaves end up on top of storm drains, and when we get rainfall like this past Saturday, it can lead to flooding.
Officials say the dangers of leaving storm drains clogged is it can lead to water on the roadways, which could cause drivers to hydroplane. Puddles on the roadways can be difficult to see at night, and it’s really important for drivers to slow down and take the time to look for those hazards.
Almost all cities have a department that’s responsible for clearing out storm drains, but they can’t get to them all. This is why officials ask people to clear their neighborhood drains of debris, littler, and leaves.
