CLEVELAND — Excessive rainfall early Monday has prompted concerns about flooding in our southern viewing areas.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Stark County on Monday. The warning is in effect until 12:15 p.m.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Canton, North Canton, Louisville, East Canton and Meyers Lake.
A Flood Warning has been issued for the Cuyahoga River at Old Portage, which will affect Summit County.
The NWS said at 7 a.m. Monday, the stage was at 9.3 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage late Monday to a crest of 11.7 feet this afternoon.
The National Weather Service has also issued a Flood Advisory for Holmes, Wayne, Portage and Ashland counties until 12 p.m. Monday.
Flooding of rivers and other low-lying areas could occur.
About an additional half-inch to an inch of rain is expected.
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