* WHAT…Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of northeast Ohio, including the following
county, Lake.
* WHEN…Until 100 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Depending on
ice behavior, any release of the ice jam could result in sudden
rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 108 PM EST, Fairport Harbor fire chief reported an ice jam
along the Grand River in Fairport Harbor. Flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Painesville, Fairport Harbor, Mentor and Grand River.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information