CLEVELAND, Ohio — On top of the flood warning in effect for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties, a separate flood warning was issued for the Chargin River in Willoughby, and for the Grand River at Painesville from the National Weather Service.
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At 11 a.m., the Chagrin River was 9.2 feet deep, and flood stage is at 11 feet. Minor flooding is in the forecast, and the river will rise above flood stage this afternoon and reach a crest near 11.4 feet shortly after. The river will then fall below flood stage later this evening, according to the warning.
At 11 feet, lowland flooding can occur in Daniels Park in Willoughby, and along some secondary roads near the Chagrin River.
Flood warning issued for Cuyahoga River at Independence
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Kelly Reardon is cleveland.com’s meteorologist. Please follow me on Facebook and Twitter @kreardon0818.
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