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Southeast Michigan Flooding and Resilience Survey

We want to hear how flooding has impacted you personally and how you would like to see resilience implemented in your community.

Over the past several years, communities across Southeast Michigan have seen more frequent and intense storm events, leading to widespread flooding. To support communities in addressing flooding challenges, the SEMCOG, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is developing a Flooding and Resilience Plan for Southeast Michigan that will support local communities as they make decisions for the future and build a path forward for investments in resilience strategies.

SEMCOG is collecting input to understand how flooding impacts residents across the region and what communities need to build resilience to flood events. Results from this survey will help inform the Flooding and Resilience Plan for Southeast Michigan and guide local communities to invest in projects that support flood resilience and community needs.
1.Flooding can be defined in many ways. Rate your level of concern for each of the following types of flooding.
Not Concerned
Somewhat Concerned
Very Concerned
Any water that disrupts daily activities (travel, work, school)
Water that causes property damage
Water that enters buildings
Temporary roadway ponding only during storms or snowmelt
Standing water that lasts for hours or days after rain
Rivers, creeks, or lakes overflowing their banks
Storm drains and ditches with overflowing banks
Sewer system backups
Yards, parks, or driveways repeatedly filling with water
2.In the last 5 years, how often have you been personally impacted by flooding?
3.If impacted, where did you experience flooding?
Check all that apply, branches from Q2 if ‘frequently, occasionally, or rarely’ was selected
4.How has flooding affected you or your household?
(Select all that apply)
5.During an extreme weather event, what are your top three (3) trusted sources for information?
(Check top 3 answers)
6.What media types do you rely on for emergency information?
(Check top 3 answers)
7.If you have experienced flooding in your home or neighborhood, what assisted in your recovery?
(Check top 3 answers)
8.Which of the following actions would you be most likely to take to protect your home or business from flood risk?
(select all that apply)
9.Which of the following would you like to see more of in your area?
(check all that apply)