Regular debris clearing is definitely helpful, but I'd also suggest checking the drains themselves every so often. We had a similar issue on our block—neighbors cleared leaves regularly, but flooding kept happening. Turns out, roots and mud had built up inside the drains over time. A quick city inspection and clean-out solved it. Better safe than sorry...especially with heavy rains coming more often these days.
"Turns out, roots and mud had built up inside the drains over time."
Yeah, we had a similar situation last summer. Our street flooded after a heavy storm, even though everyone was pretty good about keeping leaves cleared. Turns out, it wasn't just leaves—there was a ton of sediment and even some plastic waste blocking the drains further down. After that mess, I started regularly checking the drains myself and reporting any buildup to the city. Honestly, it's worth being proactive...especially since flooding seems to be getting worse lately.
We had something similar happen a couple years back. Ended up renting one of those drain snakes from the hardware store—way cheaper than calling someone out. Took some elbow grease, but it cleared things right up...might be worth a shot next time?
"Ended up renting one of those drain snakes from the hardware store—way cheaper than calling someone out."
Yeah, drain snakes are handy for sure, but honestly... street flooding sounds like a city issue. I'd rather not be knee-deep in mystery sludge—maybe let the pros handle that one?
I've never tried a drain snake myself, but isn't street flooding usually beyond just a clogged drain at home? Before you dive into DIY, maybe check if your neighbors have the same issue. If it's affecting multiple houses, you could call the city's public works department—they usually have a hotline. I've heard they're pretty responsive, especially if several people report it. Might save you from getting soaked in mystery gunk...
