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Toledo residents say clogged storm drain has caused flooding on Meteor Avenue for years City crews respond after residents ask for help TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Residents on Meteor Avenue near Alexis Road say a clogged storm drain has caused repeated street flooding for years, and they turned to 13 Action News for help after getting no response from the city. The street had several inches of standing water Tuesday morning following overnight rainfall. By 11 a.m., most of the street had dried out — but one resident’s driveway still had about 5 inches of sitting water. John Hamilton, who lives on Meteor Avenue, said the city came out a few years ago to clean the drain but has not returned since. He said cars traveling down the street during heavy rain have stalled after drivers did not realize how deep the water was. “Sometimes people come down the street, they don’t realize how deep the water is, they get about halfway down and their car stalls,” Hamilton said. Neighbor Danny Rome said the flooding has gotten worse over the last few years. He said water now reaches past his mailbox and up to his fence and has begun getting into his basement. On some days, he said, he cannot park in his own driveway. Rome and his neighbors believe the source of the problem is a clogged storm drain at the edge of Rome’s driveway. Rome said he has reached out to the sewer department but never received a response. “It’s just not going down. There’s no debris in it, there’s nothing on top of it that’s stopping it from draining at all. I make sure it stays clean,” Rome said. Rome said he wants the city to address the drain so he can use his driveway like other residents. “I want to be able to use my driveway if it rains like everyone else uses their driveway. They need to do something with that sewer,” Rome said. After 13 Action News contacted the city, crews were spotted Tuesday evening at the end of the street using a hose to clear the sewer. Workers were also in Rome’s driveway working to unclog the drain. Rome said the water in his driveway had already begun to drain following the city’s work. “I’m hoping they can stop the blockage or make it so the water can flow the correct way and quit filling up my front yard,” Rome said. Rome said he is grateful the city responded and hopes the fix will be permanent. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals Copyright 2026 WTVG. All rights reserved.