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Story summary
- Alton neighborhood flooding occurred after recent rain due to a clogged storm drain along Harrison Street, where debris blocked stormwater flow.
- Debris, including brush, trash, and five-gallon jugs, blocked the drain and caused water to back up.
- Baudelia Rojas, Deputy City Manager of Alton, said the area had never flooded before.
- The city urges residents to use trash cans to prevent drainage issues.
