Midland and Isabella county residents still affected by high waters should see relief soon.
The Tittabawasse River in Midland County is about one foot over its 24 foot flood stage. The Chippewa River near Mt. Pleasant is also about a foot over its’ eight foot flood point.
According to the National Weather Service both rivers are expected to fall below flood stage within the next twelve to twenty-four hours.
Isabella County still has 21 roads closed. Officials say 19 of them are going to be in need of some sort of repairs before they can be re-opened. County officials say that could take quote “some time”.
In Midland County, officials say only two of the the 28 roads still closed need repairs and are expected to be closed indefinitely.