Trump says Michigan will get help on dam flooding

US President Donald Trump says his ministration with help Michigan following two dam breaks that led to severe flooding and evacuations.

This comes after rapidly rising water overtook dams and forced about 10,000 people from communities in central Michigan

river topped a previous record of 33.9 feet (10.3 meter res) set during flooding in 1986, National Wear Service said. Its flood st is 24 feet (7.3 meters), and it was expected to crest by day's end at about 38 feet (11.6 meters).

re were 19 high hazard dams in unsatisfactory or poor condition in Michigan in 2018, ranking 20th among 45 states and Puerto Rico for which Associated Press obtained condition assessments.

Flood warnings in Michigan were issued following widespre rainfall of 4 to 7 inches (10.2 to 17.8 centimeters) since Sunday, according to National Wear Service. Heavy ruff pushed rivers higher.

Michigan is under a stay-at-home order to prevent spre of coronavirus.

state has been a national hot spot for COVID-19, with more than 52,000 cases and 5,000 deaths, but Midland County has h fewer than 80 cases and under 10 deaths.

Still, residents were vised to take precautions and schools set up as shelters d cots to here to social distancing guidelines.