Saturday, December 21, 2013

Heavy Rain Continues; River Flood Forecasts for Northern Ohio


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR SOUTHERN OHIO UNTIL 3AM


Current radar loop shows widespread rainfall across not only Ohio but across the Ohio Valley. A line of storms will push though southern Ohio. Some storms are possible across portions of northern Ohio. LOOP AT THIS LINK


Rainfall amounts will be between 2 and 3 inches in many locations.
The initial flooding was due to snow melt which amounted to between 1/2" and an 1"+ of liquid. Now with a good 2" of rain today and tonight rivers will rise rapidly. Here are some river forecasts for northern Ohio. Most river will peak late Sunday and Sunday night.

HURON RIVER AT MILAN
KILLBUCK CREEK
BLACK RIVER AT ELYRIA
GRAND RIVER AT PAINESVILLE
CHAGRIN RIVER AT WILLOUGHBY
CHAGRIN RIVER
CUYAHOGA RIVER AT INDEPENDENCE
TUSCARAWAS RIVER IN MASSILLON
CUYAHOGA RIVER IN AKRON


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