Homeowners deal with mess after heavy rain, flooding in Detroit By Amber Ainsworth Detroit residents try to salvage valuables after basements flood People across Detroit spent the weekend cleaning up flooding and trying to save items ruined after heavy rain. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Heavy rain moved through Metro Detroit on Friday. That rain continued into Saturday, flooding freeways and basements in Detroit and leaving a mess for homeowners. MAP: Franklin said his basement floods every time it rains but this weekend was the worst. Related: People across the city spent the weekend cleaning up debris, removing water, and salvaging what they could.