Friday, March 28, 2008

Flood Warnings


Last nights heavy rain, which dumped 1-2" across most of northern Ohio has triggered minor flooding on several Ohio rivers. That map shows the counties being warned for. Here some more specifics on the flooding (from the NWS as 10AM this morning, current water levels may be different):
-The Cuyahoga River at Independence is currently at 16.9 feet and rising, and is expected to crest near 17.3 feet this afternoon. Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
-The Grand River at Painesville is currently at 7.0 feet and rising, and is expected to crest near 9.5 feet around noon today. Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
-The Black River at Elyria is at 10.8 feet and rising, and is expected to crest between 11.5 and 12.0 feet this afternoon. Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
-The Huron River near Milan is at 18.0 feet and slowly rising, and is expected to crest near 18.1 feet this afternoon. Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
-The Portage River at Woodville is at 7.5 feet and rising, and is expected to crest between 11.0 and 11.5 feet around midnight tonight. Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
-The Blanchard River near Findlay is at 9.7 feet and rising, and is expected to crest between 11.5 and 12.0 feet tonight. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
-The Tiffin River near Stryker is at at 11.4 feet and rising, and is expected to crest near 12.9 feet Sunday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
-The Killbuck Creek near Killbuck is at 14.2 feet and rising, and is expected to crest near 15.2 feet Sunday morning. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
-The Muskingum River near Coshocton is at 16.2 feet and will fluctuate around 16.0 feet through tomorrow morning. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
-The Tuscarawas River near New Philadelphia is at 7.7 feet and will remain near or above the 7.5 feet flood stage until further notice or when the warning is canceled.
-The Mahoning River at Leavittsburg is at 10.9 feet and rising, and is expected to crest between 11.5 and 12.0 feet this afternoon. Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
-The Mahoning River at Youngstown is at 9.9 feet and rising, and is expected to crest between 12.5 and 13.0 feet this evening. Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

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